Question

which of the following statements best reflects the data shown in the graph? choose 2 answers: a the number of spines for individuals in the cactus population ranges from 60 to 130 spines. b of the ranges shown, the range from 80 to 90 spines contains the greatest number of individual cacti. c as the number of cacti in the population increases, the number of spines on each individual increases, then decreases.

Explanation:

• For option A: If the graph's data on cactus spines shows a minimum of 60 and maximum of 130, this statement holds.
• For option B: In a typical frequency - related graph (like a histogram) for cactus spines, the range with the highest bar (most frequency) would have the most cacti. If 80 - 90 spines has the tallest bar, this is correct.
• Option C: The graph likely shows the distribution of spines per cactus, not the number of cacti vs spines per cactus in a way that shows this trend. So C is incorrect.

Answer:

A. The number of spines for individuals in the cactus population ranges from 60 to 130 spines.
B. Of the ranges shown, the range from 80 to 90 spines contains the greatest number of individual cacti.