Question

a scientist studied alligators in florida. a graph was made showing the weight of the alligators and the number of alligators in the pond. carrying capacity per square mile of pond which conclusion is best supported by the graph? a the ponds predators prefer to hunt small alligators. b the pond has greater competition for small alligators. c the ponds resources can support fewer large alligators. d the pond has more food resources for large alligators.

Explanation:

The graph shows that as the average weight of alligators increases, the number of alligators per square - mile of the pond decreases. This implies that the pond's resources can support fewer large alligators. There is no information in the graph about predators' preferences or competition levels for small alligators, nor about food resources specifically for large alligators.

Answer:

C. The pond's resources can support fewer large alligators.