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Birds were collected in areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Through November 2, 2010, a report indicates that of the birds collected, 4342 were visibly oiled, 6104 were dead, and 2263 were both visibly oiled and dead. Draw a set diagram that shows the information.
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Here is one possible set diagram.
The number of birds that were dead, but not visibly oiled was
The number of birds that were visibly oiled, but not dead was
With this information, you can refine the set diagram as follows.
This diagram is a bit surprising, isn't it? The correlation between "dead" and "visibly oiled" is not as strong as one might first assume. Many of the oiled birds didn't die. Moreover, most of the birds that did die, didn't have any visible oil on them.
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Birds were collected in areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Through November 2, 2010, a report indicates that of the birds collected, 4342 were visibly oiled, 6104 were dead, and 2263 were both visibly oiled and dead. How many birds were found visibly oiled or dead?
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The set diagram shows characteristics of sea turtles upon arrival at an oil spill rehabilitation center. How many are Kemp's ridley sea turtles?
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The number of Kemp's ridley sea turtles is
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The set diagram shows characteristics of sea turtles upon arrival at an oil spill rehabilitation center. How many are not Kemp's ridley sea turtles?
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The set diagram shows characteristics of sea turtles upon arrival at an oil spill rehabilitation center. How many sea turtles have respiratory problems and vision problems?
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The number of sea turtles that have respiratory problems and vision problems is
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The set diagram shows characteristics of sea turtles upon arrival at an oil spill rehabilitation center. How many sea turtles have respiratory problems or vision problems?
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) sends British Petroleum bills that demand payment for equipment and personnel costs incurred due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Information regarding bill #9 from January 11, 2011, is shown. Draw a set diagram that shows the information.
Nov/Dec 2010 Costs: $9,843,486.77
Equipment Costs:
- USCG Aircraft: $25,623.00
- USCG Vehicle: $43,484.92
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Here is one possible set diagram that shows this information.
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The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) sends British Petroleum bills that demand payment for equipment and personnel costs incurred due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Information regarding bill #9 from January 11, 2011, is shown. How much did the USCG charge for the use of its personnel?
Nov./Dec. 2010 Costs: $9,843,486.77
Equipment Costs:
- USCG Aircraft: $25,623.00
- USCG Vehicle: $43,484.92
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