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14121086420Average rainfall (inches)MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberAverage Monthly Rainfall inSelect Puerto Rican Citiesfrom 1981 to 2010Month Rincón Isabela San Sebastián Ponce
  • The following 4 lines are shown:
    • Rincón
    • Isabela
    • San Sebastián
    • Ponce
  • The Rincón line:
    • Begins at May, 6.3 inches
    • Falls gradually to June, 5.8 inches
    • Rises gradually to July, 6.5 inches
    • Rises sharply to August, 8.3 inches
    • Falls sharply to September, 6.4 inches
  • The Isabela line:
    • Begins at May, 7.6 inches
    • Falls gradually to June, 6.4 inches
    • Falls gradually to July, 4.7 inches
    • Rises gradually to August, 6.4 inches
    • Falls gradually to September, 6.1 inches
  • The San Sebastián line:
    • Begins at May, 12.9 inches
    • Falls gradually to June, 11.3 inches
    • Falls sharply to July, 7.9 inches
    • Rises sharply to August, 10.3 inches
    • Rises gradually to September, 10.9 inches
  • The Ponce line:
    • Begins at May, 4 inches
    • Falls sharply to June, 1.9 inches
    • Rises gradually to July, 2.8 inches
    • Rises gradually to August, 3.9 inches
    • Rises gradually to September, 5.9 inches

A student is presenting average monthly rainfall totals in various Puerto Rican cities for a science class. During the presentation, the student notes that in September blank

Which choice most effectively uses data from the graph to complete the statement?