Question

the graph represents the distance of a dog from a trainer after a command is given.
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which statement could describe the dog’s movement 5 seconds after the command was given?
the dog was running towards the trainer to receive a treat.
the dog was stopped but began running towards the trainer.
the dog was running away from the trainer to chase a squirrel.
the dog stopped to lie down and obey the trainer’s command.

Explanation:

1. First, locate 5 seconds on the x-axis (time) of the graph.
2. At 5 seconds, the line is decreasing: this means the distance between the dog and trainer is getting smaller, so the dog is moving toward the trainer.
3. Before 5 seconds, the distance increased first (dog moved away), then started decreasing. At 5 seconds, the downward trend is still ongoing, so the dog is actively moving toward the trainer, not stopped.
4. Match this to the correct option: the dog is running towards the trainer to receive a treat.

Answer:

The dog was running towards the trainer to receive a treat.