Free Digital SAT Reading and Writing Test 1

Digital SAT Reading and Writing Test 1 Question 11

In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the global demand for natural medicinal herbs. This trend has driven researchers to explore the productivity potential of various biomes including rainforests, tundras, and deserts. Each of these biomes, with its distinct characteristics, harbors unique plant species that hold significant importance in traditional medicine. To investigate the herb-producing capabilities of these biomes, Dr. Lila Nguyen and her team initiated a comprehensive five-year study. Their results showed that the rates of herb production in the biomes have shifted due to changing intensity of cultivation efforts. For example, the tundra and desert _____

Which choice most effectively uses data from the graph to illustrate the claim?

started with comparable herb production in 2016, but by 2020, the tundra had advanced significantly ahead of the desert.
demonstrated an impressive increase, with growth rates higher than that of the rainforest from 2017 to 2018.
were a little lower than the rainforest’s production in 2019, but made a big improvement by 2020, exceeding the rainforest’s growth.
had their lowest growth in 2018, which was actually the same year that production in the rainforest was at its highest.

Click to copy your unique test URL. Return anytime using this link.