Population Graphs (HMS 6)

What is the x-axis?

• years

• wildlife population

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

What is the y-axis?

• years

• wildlife population

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What population is represented by the green line?

• bears

• dolphins

• whales

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What population is represented by the orange line?

• bears

• dolphins

• whales

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

in 2021, which group had the highest population?

• bears

• dolphins

• whales

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

In 2018, which groups had the lowest population? (select all that apply)

• bears

• dolphins

• whales

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which statement best describes the trend for the dolphin population?

• The dolphin population is decreasing.

• The dolphin population is increasing.

• The dolphin population goes up and down.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which statement best describes the trend for the entire graph?

• The whale population is increasing as the dolphins are decreasing.

• The bear population is increasing as the dolphins have decreased.

• The whale population and the bear populations are both increasing.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Using the data on this graph, which question would be the best to begin and investigation about the interactions of the whales and dolphin populations AND their environment?

• Could there be an increase in fisherman?

• What organisms do dolphins eat that is different from whales?

• Is there something that is causing change in the habitat of these populations?

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Using the data on this graph, which question would be the best to begin and investigation about the interactions of the whales and dolphin populations AND their food?

• Could there be an increase in fisherman?

• What organisms do dolphins eat that is different from whales?

• Is there something that is causing change in the habitat of these populations?

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-2