Question

robert gathered data about the annual snowfall in relation to the elevation of different areas of his town. he organized his data into the table shown. feet of elevation | inches of annual snowfall 4000 | 24 4500 | 35 5000 | 40 5500 | 70 6000 | 90 6500 | 100 7000 | 120 which graph has the most appropriate scale to display the data robert collected? four graphs labeled a, b, c, d showing elevation and snowfall with different scales are included (omitted here as per ocr text processing rule)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify data ranges

Elevation: 4000–7000 feet; Snowfall: 24–120 inches.

Step2: Check x-axis (Elevation)

Graphs A, B, C have x-axis 3500–7500 (matches data range). Graph D's x-axis 0–9000 is too broad.

Step3: Check y-axis (Snowfall)

Graph B has y-axis 0–140 (matches 24–120). Graph A's y-axis 0–180 is too large; Graph C's y-axis 0–3500 is incorrect scale.

Step4: Verify axis alignment

Graph B uses correct units and scales for both variables, fitting all data points without wasted space.

Answer:

B. Elevation and Snowfall (with x-axis 3500-7500 feet, y-axis 0-140 inches)