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This figure shows the percentage of daily temperature records set at weather stations across the contiguous 48 states by decade. Record highs (black) are compared with record lows (gray). Record Highs and Lows, 1950-2010 According to the graph, which of the following statements is correct?

A. Only two decades reached 50% or more record high temperatures.

B. More decades reached greater than 50% of daily high temperature records than reached greater than 50% of low temperature records.

C. More decades reached greater than -50% of low daily temperature records than reached greater than 50% of daily high temperature records.

D. Only one decade reached less than 25% record low temperature records.

Answer Explanation:

More decades reached greater than 50% of daily high temperature records than reached greater than 50% of low temperature records.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

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