Set 1: Command of Evidence
Explanation
PASSAGE
Coffee production is a major economic driver for several tropical nations. The chart presents the annual coffee production (in millions of 60kg bags) for four key producing countries in a recent year.
According to the chart, which country produced the second-highest amount of coffee?
Detailed Explanation
This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. The chart shows Brazil with the tallest bar (highest production), followed by Vietnam as the second tallest. Colombia and Indonesia have shorter bars. The best evidence directly and explicitly supports the stated claim without requiring assumptions. Match specific textual details or data points to the claim being made. The correct answer provides clear, direct support. Strong evidence directly addresses the claim without requiring additional interpretation. When evaluating options, look for quotes or data that explicitly support the statement. Weak evidence may be tangentially related but doesn't provide direct proof.
Key Evidence:
• "Coffee production is a major economic driver for several tropical nations"
Why others are wrong: A (Brazil produced the highest amount, not the second-highest.), C (Colombia's production is lower than Vietnam's.), D (Indonesia has the lowest production among the four.).