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08 Mar 2022, 08:00
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The proportion of the population of New Zealand that lives close to the ocean is larger than that of South Africa. Note that each youngster plays only one sport.: Would help explain
Relative to other sports in South Africa, professional cricket players earn more money than any other professional sport players do.: Would help explain
People in coastal countries have a greater interest in water sports than those in inland countries: Would not help explain
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The table shows percentage of youngsters who train for specific sport in select few countries.
| Country | Coastal | Water Polo | Rugby | Rowing | Cricket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 |
| China | No | 18 | 56 | 18 | 8 |
| France | No | 13 | 48 | 14 | 25 |
| India | No | 9 | 21 | 5 | 65 |
| New Zealand | Yes | 44 | 8 | 35 | 13 |
| South Africa | Yes | 17 | 20 | 18 | 45 |
| Spain | No | 7 | 65 | 10 | 18 |
For each of the following statements select Would help explain if it would, if true, help explain some of the information in the table. Otherwise, select Would not help explain.
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| The proportion of the population of New Zealand that lives close to the ocean is larger than that of South Africa. Note that each youngster plays only one sport. | ||
| Relative to other sports in South Africa, professional cricket players earn more money than any other professional sport players do. | ||
| People in coastal countries have a greater interest in water sports than those in inland countries |
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The proportion of the population of New Zealand that lives close to the ocean is larger than that of South Africa. Note that each youngster plays only one sport.: Would help explain
Relative to other sports in South Africa, professional cricket players earn more money than any other professional sport players do.: Would help explain
People in coastal countries have a greater interest in water sports than those in inland countries: Would not help explain
08 Mar 2022, 17:52
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My answers:
Would help explain
Would help explain
Would help explain
(1) The proportion of the population of New Zealand that lives close to the ocean is larger than that of South Africa. Note that each youngster plays only one sport.
This helps explain the higher percentage in water polo and rowing in NZ.
(2) Relative to other sports in South Africa, professional cricket players earn more money than any other professional sport players do.
This helps explain why Cricket is the top sport for aspiring youngsters.
It does not need to be the only or major reason, just helps explain.
(3) People in coastal countries have a greater interest in water sports than those in inland countries.
This helps explain why water polo and rowing percentages are higher in coastal countries.
Would help explain
Would help explain
Would help explain
(1) The proportion of the population of New Zealand that lives close to the ocean is larger than that of South Africa. Note that each youngster plays only one sport.
This helps explain the higher percentage in water polo and rowing in NZ.
(2) Relative to other sports in South Africa, professional cricket players earn more money than any other professional sport players do.
This helps explain why Cricket is the top sport for aspiring youngsters.
It does not need to be the only or major reason, just helps explain.
(3) People in coastal countries have a greater interest in water sports than those in inland countries.
This helps explain why water polo and rowing percentages are higher in coastal countries.
09 Mar 2022, 09:12
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The competition mod is off now.
OA is
Would help explain, Would help explain, and Would not help explain
45% plays cricket in South Africa which is greater than any other sports in SA so would help explain.
Australia is a coastal country but still, it has an almost equal proportion of sports interest while there is a different story for New Zealand so would not help explain
Good luck with the upcoming questions
OA is
Would help explain, Would help explain, and Would not help explain
45% plays cricket in South Africa which is greater than any other sports in SA so would help explain.
Australia is a coastal country but still, it has an almost equal proportion of sports interest while there is a different story for New Zealand so would not help explain
Good luck with the upcoming questions
