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Statement I: The school extended its summer vacation by a week. Statement II: The region reported record-breaking heat levels.

Correct answer: B. II is the cause and I is its effect

  • A. I is the cause and II is its effect
  • B. II is the cause and I is its effect
  • C. Both are unrelated
  • D. Both are effects of a common cause

Explanation

The correct answer is Option B: II is the cause and I is its effect. The record-breaking heat levels (Statement II) led the school to extend its summer vacation by a week (Statement I) to ensure the safety and comfort of students and staff. Option A is incorrect because the extension of the vacation could not have caused the heat. Option C is incorrect as it ignores the direct link between the heat and the decision. Option D is incorrect because the statements are directly linked without a separate common cause.

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