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23 Sep 2020, 04:38
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There was a fixed number of planes per squadron determined by Allied generals for the duration of World War II.: Would help explain
At the time of World War II, Belgium's coastline was approximately 2% the length of France's coastline.: Would help explain
Air warfare during World War II primarily focused on offensive missions rather than defensive support.: Would help explain
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The table provides selected information regarding air force deployments for certain Allied countries during World War II.
For each of the following statements select Would help explain if the information would, if true, help to explain some of the information in the table. Otherwise, select Would not help explain.
| Specialty | Nation | Squadrons | Planes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artillery observation | France | 60 | 360 |
| Artillery observation | Belgium | 10 | 60 |
| Attack | France | 82 | 492 |
| Attack | Belgium | 10 | 60 |
| Day- and night-bombing | France | 108 | 648 |
| Day- and night-bombing | Belgium | 12 | 72 |
| Defense pursuit | France | 100 | 600 |
| Defense pursuit | Belgium | 12 | 72 |
| Hydro-bombing | France | 20 | 120 |
| Hydro-bombing | Belgium | 0 | 0 |
| Hydro-pursuit | France | 60 | 360 |
| Hydro-pursuit | Belgium | 10 | 60 |
| Hydro-torpedo | France | 6 | 36 |
| Hydro-torpedo | Belgium | 0 | 0 |
| Attack pursuit | France | 220 | 1,320 |
| Attack pursuit | Belgium | 26 | 156 |
| Strategical reconnaissance | France | 38 | 228 |
| Strategical reconnaissance | Belgium | 2 | 12 |
| Tactical reconnaissance | France | 102 | 612 |
| Tactical reconnaissance | Belgium | 16 | 96 |
For each of the following statements select Would help explain if the information would, if true, help to explain some of the information in the table. Otherwise, select Would not help explain.
| Would help explain | Would not help explain | |
| There was a fixed number of planes per squadron determined by Allied generals for the duration of World War II. | ||
| At the time of World War II, Belgium's coastline was approximately 2% the length of France's coastline. | ||
| Air warfare during World War II primarily focused on offensive missions rather than defensive support. |
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There was a fixed number of planes per squadron determined by Allied generals for the duration of World War II.: Would help explain
At the time of World War II, Belgium's coastline was approximately 2% the length of France's coastline.: Would help explain
Air warfare during World War II primarily focused on offensive missions rather than defensive support.: Would help explain
26 Nov 2024, 03:48
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Official Solution:
This is a rare type of table question that tests the ability to assess the plausibility of statements as potential explanations for aspects of the data. The question asks which option, if true, would help explain variations in the data across different categories. It does not claim that this has to be the definitive reason for the variation, only that it might be a possible explanation.
Statement 1:
The table shows that the number of planes per squadron is consistently 6. If this statement is true, it would explain why this pattern exists. Therefore, this statement could help explain the information in the table.
Statement 2:
According to the table, France had significantly more planes allocated to hydro, or water-based, activities compared to Belgium—86 squadrons versus 10. If Belgium's coastline was only 2% the length of France's, this would explain the disparity in the number of such aircraft. Therefore, this statement could help explain the information in the table.
Statement 3:
According to the table, more squadrons were allocated to offensive roles, such as attack, attack pursuit, hydro-pursuit, bombing (day-and-night bombing and hydro-bombing), and reconnaissance (tactical and strategical), compared to defensive roles like defense pursuit. This indicates a clear emphasis on offensive missions. Therefore, this statement could help explain the information in the table.
Correct answer:
There was a fixed number of planes per squadron determined by Allied generals for the duration of World War II. "Would help explain"
At the time of World War II, Belgium's coastline was approximately 2% the length of France's coastline. "Would help explain"
Air warfare during World War II primarily focused on offensive missions rather than defensive support. "Would help explain"
28 Nov 2024, 22:51
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Bunuel sir, I consider your point that hydro-based weapons were more with France as compared to Belgium but how can that help conclude that the coastline was only 2%, what if the coastline was 35% or some other random number, still your explanation would apply, there is no way of knowing that the coastline of Belgium is only 2% of France.
anyone please provide any explanation if my point is wrong cause I feel the answer is
1) would explain
2)would not explain
3)would explain
anyone please provide any explanation if my point is wrong cause I feel the answer is
1) would explain
2)would not explain
3)would explain
