Copper had been mined in the US for thousands of years, but large-scale commercial mining of copper took off starting in the late 1800s. This was due to several factors. Technological advancements in the mining industry led to improvements in the production of copper. This helped the country keep up with the growing number of people wanting to buy copper starting in the 1890s. At the same time, the growth of the railroad system made the transportation of copper in large batches much easier. Several states saw rapid growth in the production of this resource, for example: ______blank
","stem_html":"Which choice most effectively uses the data in the graph to complete the example?
","rationale_html":"Choice D is the best answer. The text asks us to provide examples of several states that saw rapid growth in copper production from the 1890s onward. The graph depicts Arizona, Michigan, and Montana all experiencing such rapid growth during this time period.
Choice A is incorrect. The claim is about states experiencing rapid growth in copper production. This statement only discusses one state and does not provide evidence of rapid growth—in fact, it discusses a slow-down of growth. Choice B is incorrect. The claim is about states experiencing rapid growth in copper production, and this statement provides a comparison of production rates between states, rather than an example of rapid growth. Choice C is incorrect. The claim is about several states experiencing rapid growth in copper production. This statement only discusses one state and does not provide evidence of growth in copper production.
","correct_answer":["D"],"has_media":true,"has_mathml":false,"has_table":false,"source_created_at":"2023-08-02T20:25:59.369000+00:00","source_updated_at":"2023-08-02T20:25:59.369000+00:00","options":[{"label":"A","content_html":"The rise in copper production in Michigan slowed from 1902 to 1909.
","ord":0},{"label":"B","content_html":"Montana and Arizona produced more copper than Michigan did in 1909.
","ord":1},{"label":"C","content_html":"Fewer than 100 million pounds of copper were produced in Arizona in 1889.
","ord":2},{"label":"D","content_html":"Copper production rose significantly from 1889 to 1909 for Arizona, Michigan, and Montana.
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