Question

the graph shows the number of species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and plants in an area in 2000 and 2015. which conclusion is supported by the data? between 2000 and 2015, the diversity of animals decreased, but the diversity of plants increased. between 2000 and 2015, the diversity of animals increased, but the diversity of plants decreased. the health of the ecosystem declined between 2000 and 2015. the health of the ecosystem improved between 2000 and 2015

Explanation:

The graph shows that for birds, mammals, reptiles, and plants, the number of species in 2015 is less than in 2000. A decline in species - richness is an indication of a decline in ecosystem health.

Answer:

The health of the ecosystem declined between 2000 and 2015