Question

the graph below shows florida orange production. which of the following is an inference that can be supported by the graph? florida orange production in million 90-lb boxes graph with years 1998–2017 options: orange production was highest in 2004; florida oranges may become extinct by 2030; the orange population has only declined since 2004; there was an overall decrease of orange production from 2004–2007

Explanation:

• "Orange production was highest in 2004": Check the graph's peak. 1998 also has a high point, so this is incorrect.
• "Florida oranges may become extinct by 2030": The graph shows production decline, but extinction is not supported (too extreme).
• "The orange population has only declined since 2004": From 2007 - 2008, production increased, so this is false.
• "There was an overall decrease of orange production from 2004 - 2007": 2004's production is high, and by 2007 it's lower (with some fluctuations), so this is supported.

Answer:

There was an overall decrease of orange production from 2004 - 2007