A study tracked annual deforestation (km²) in four regions over a decade: Region P, average 142 km²; Q, average 95 km²; R, average 320 km²; S, average 78 km². The researchers concluded that Region R is the dominant source of deforestation in the sample. The strongest support is ______
Which choice most logically completes the text using the data above?
- Acheck_circle
Region R's 320 km²—more than the other three regions combined (315 km²).
- B
Region P's 142 km².
- C
Region S's 78 km².
- D
Region Q's 95 km².
Explanation
"Dominant source" is supported by R's value exceeding the others combined. Choice B captures this directly.