Question

Mining activities can help acquire minerals like coal, which provide energy. However, mining activities are also harmful for the environment. The table below shows the number of major sinkholes formed in a mining location from 1990 to 1998.


Years Number of sinkholes
1990 15
1992 18
1994 20
1996 58
1998 78

Based on the table, which of these is the most likely year when mining operations were started in the location?

Answer 1

1996 has a dramatic increase.

Answer 2

Thank you. Was confused about how they asked the question :/

Answer 3

no problem