Question

2a the graph shows that: as air temperature increases, sea temperature increases. as air temperature increases, sea temperature decreases. air and sea temperatures are the same.

Explanation:

To determine the correct statement, we analyze the scatter plot. The x - axis represents air temperature and the y - axis represents sea temperature. As we move from left to right along the x - axis (increasing air temperature), the points on the plot generally move upwards along the y - axis, which means sea temperature is increasing. The statement "As air temperature increases, sea temperature decreases" is incorrect because the trend is upward. The statement "Air and sea temperatures are the same" is also incorrect as the values on the x and y axes for each point are different (e.g., when air temperature is around 20, sea temperature is around 23 - 24, not equal).

Answer:

As air temperature increases, sea temperature increases.