Question

the graph shows the population of gray fox in an area of the united states. which best describes the population size between 1990 and 2011? gray fox population from 1990 to 2011 sightings / 1000 hours year 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 slowly increased over time mostly stable and unchanged several sharp increase but decline overall

Explanation:

The graph shows 1990 gray fox sightings at ~8 (per 1000 hours), with fluctuations (sharp increases/peaks) and 2011 at ~5, indicating overall decline.

Answer:

several sharp increase but decline overall