Which term means data that can be applied to solve a problem?

• A. Regions of the World
• B. Relevant Information
• C. Rights
• D. Renewable Resource

Answer: (B)

This question tests whether you can identify data that is useful for solving a problem. Data that can be applied to solve a problem is information that directly relates to the issue and helps you reach a conclusion or decision. In other words, it is relevant information: it connects to what you're trying to figure out and supports your reasoning. Other terms describe things that aren’t about usable data for a specific task—Regions of the World are geographic areas, Rights are legal entitlements, Renewable Resource is a natural resource that can be replenished. While these ideas matter in social studies, they don’t describe information you would apply to solve a particular problem. So the best term is the one that means information that applies to solving the problem: relevant information.