A time-series graph showing total production in Japan from 1960 to 2015 shows a positive trend. It is the case that total production
A) fell every year between 1960 and 2015.
B) rose every year between 1960 and 2015.
C) was lower in 2015 than in 1960.
D) was higher in 2015 than in 1960.

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A positive trend in a time-series graph indicates that the variable being measured (in this case, total production in Japan) increased over the period in question. Therefore, total production was higher in 2015 than in 1960.

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