A time-series graph showing total production in Japan from 1960 to 2010 shows a positive trend. It is the case that total production
A) was higher in 2010 than in 1960.
B) was lower in 2010 than in 1960.
C) fell every year between 1960 and 2010.
D) rose every year between 1960 and 2010.

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A positive trend in a time-series graph indicates that the overall direction is upward, meaning total production was higher in 2010 than in 1960.

A Time-Series Graph Showing Total Production in Japan from 1960