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350300250200150100500Hours of sunshineAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberMonthly Hours of Sunshine from April toSeptember in Anchorage and Fairbanks, AlaskaMonth Anchorage Fairbanks
  • The following 2 lines are shown:
    • Anchorage
    • Fairbanks
  • The Anchorage line:
    • Begins at April, 254 hours
    • Rises gradually to May, 268 hours
    • Rises gradually to June, 288 hours
    • Falls gradually to July, 255 hours
    • Falls sharply to August, 184 hours
    • Falls sharply to September, 128 hoursĀ 
  • The Fairbanks line:
    • Begins at April, 302 hours
    • Rises gradually to May, 319 hours
    • Rises gradually to June, 334 hours
    • Falls sharply to July, 274 hours
    • Falls sharply to August, 164 hours
    • Falls sharply to September, 122 hours

A student is researching monthly hours of sunshine in different cities in Alaska. When comparing trends in Anchorage and Fairbanks, the student concludes that the two cities show a similar pattern in the monthly hours of sunshine from April to September.

Which choice best describes data from the graph that support the student’s conclusion?