In a Survey of the Nonattainment Areas in the State

question 81

Multiple Choice

In a survey of the nonattainment areas in the state, the agency found Helmont to be the district that exceeded the ozone standard by the largest margin. Helmont is most likely to be categorized as a(n) ________ nonattainment area.

• A) severe
• B) extreme
• C) marginal
• D) serious

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Definitions:

P(A ∩ B)

The probability that events A and B both occur at the same time.

P(A ∪ B)

The probability of the occurrence of at least one of two events, A or B.

P(A ∩ B)

The probability that both events A and B occur at the same time.

Convergent Thinking

A cognitive process in which one focuses on arriving at a single, correct solution to a problem, as opposed to generating multiple solutions.