Question
V2 Gr 8 Sci Final Comp Louisville MS 2022-2023
Hunt, Markeisha
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The chart shows a population of penguin breeding pairs and the largest change from average temperature for a 20-year span in the Antarctic.
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What is the relationship between the number of penguin breeding pairs and the changing temperature?
© Increasing temperatures decreased the number of penguin breeding pairs.
• Increasing temperatures had no effect on the number of penguin breeding pairs.
© Decreasing temperatures decreased the number of penguin breeding pairs.
• Decreasing temperatures had no effect on the number of penguin breeding pairs.
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Answer
Based on the chart, it appears that increasing temperatures had a negative effect on the number of penguin breeding pairs, while decreasing temperatures had a positive effect. Therefore, the correct answer is: Increasing temperatures decreased the number of penguin breeding pairs.