A city parks department surveyed residents about their use of four local parks. Riverside Park was visited by 74 percent of respondents at least once a month, while Cedar Park was visited monthly by 51 percent, Oak Park by 38 percent, and Elm Park by 22 percent. The survey also found that Riverside Park was the only one of the four with a paved walking trail, a playground, and a dog-friendly area.

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A nutritionist compared the sugar content of four popular breakfast cereals per one-cup serving. Cereal W contained 4 grams of sugar, Cereal X contained 12 grams, Cereal Y contained 8 grams, and Cereal Z contained 16 grams. The nutritionist noted that health organizations generally recommend that a single serving of cereal contain no more than 6 grams of added sugar.

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A wildlife agency tracked the number of bald eagle nesting pairs in a state over several decades. In 1980, researchers counted 12 nesting pairs. By 2000, the number had risen to 87 pairs, and by 2020, it had reached 340 pairs. The agency attributed the recovery to the nationwide ban on the pesticide DDT in 1972 and ongoing habitat protection efforts.

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A teacher surveyed her class of 30 students about their preferred method for studying before exams. Fourteen students said they preferred reviewing notes, nine preferred using flashcards, five preferred watching educational videos, and two preferred studying in groups.

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A farm tested the yield of four tomato varieties planted in identical conditions over one growing season. Variety A produced an average of 18 pounds per plant, Variety B produced 14 pounds, Variety C produced 21 pounds, and Variety D produced 15 pounds. The farm manager noted that Variety C was also the most resistant to common fungal diseases during the trial.

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A transportation department collected data on average commute times in a mid-sized city. In 2010, the average one-way commute was 22 minutes. After a new bus rapid transit line opened in 2015, the average commute dropped to 19 minutes by 2018. However, by 2023, the average had risen to 25 minutes, which the department linked to a 30 percent increase in the city’s population over the same period.

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