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| Pyramid | Country | Height (meters) | Age (years before present) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Pyramid | Mexico | 33 | 2,050 to 2,400 |
| The Pyramid of Djoser | Egypt | 60 | 4,600 to 4,700 |
| The Pyramid of Sahure | Egypt | 47 | 4,400 to 4,500 |
| El Castillo | Belize | 40 | 1,100 to 1,400 |
A student is writing an essay about four pyramids for a history class and wants to note how long ago each pyramid was built and how tall each pyramid is. Consulting the table, the student finds that el Castillo was built 1,100 to 1,400 years ago and is blank
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the text?
Explanation
Choice C is the best answer because it most effectively uses data from the table to complete the text about the el Castillo pyramid. The table presents information for the location, height, and age of four pyramids, and the task is to use the data from the table to complete the text by choosing the correct height for el Castillo, which the table shows is 40 meters.
Choice A is incorrect because, according to the table, el Castillo is 40 meters tall, not 33 meters, which is the height of the Great Pyramid in Mexico. Choice B is incorrect because, according to the table, el Castillo is 40 meters tall, not 47 meters, which is the height of the Pyramid of Sahure in Egypt. Choice D is incorrect because, according to the table, el Castillo is 40 meters tall, not 60 meters, which is the height of the Pyramid of Djoser in Egypt.