1. In the following graph, why are there two y axis labels?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

The people who collected the northern owl data disagreed with the people who collected the barred owl data.
The people who collected the northern owl data disagreed with the people who collected the barred owl data.

The two sets of data are for very different time periods.
The two sets of data are for very different time periods.

The scale on the left is for past data, while the scale on the right is a prediction.
The scale on the left is for past data, while the scale on the right is a prediction.

The nesting pairs of northern owls and the barred owl detections need different scales.
The nesting pairs of northern owls and the barred owl detections need different scales.
Question 2
Use the graph (above) to answer the following question. Read the answer choices carefully, as they look similar but are actually different.

2. In 2022, what are the most reasonable readings from the graph?

(1 point)
Responses

90 barred owls, 59 nesting pairs of spotted owls
90 barred owls, 59 nesting pairs of spotted owls

90 barred owls, 19 nesting pairs of spotted owls
90 barred owls, 19 nesting pairs of spotted owls

50 barred owls, 59 nesting pairs of spotted owls
50 barred owls, 59 nesting pairs of spotted owls

50 barred owls, 19 nesting pairs of spotted owls
50 barred owls, 19 nesting pairs of spotted owls
Question 3

3. What overall comparison is represented in the graphs in the image below?

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Responses

As the barred owl population increases, the native northern spotted owl population decreases.
As the barred owl population increases, the native northern spotted owl population decreases.

As the native northern spotted owl population increases, the barred owl population increases.
As the native northern spotted owl population increases, the barred owl population increases.

The northern spotted owl population does not seem to be related to the barred owl population.
The northern spotted owl population does not seem to be related to the barred owl population.

The trend in Oregon is opposite the trend in Washington state.

Answer 1

Sure! Here are the answers based on the information you've provided:

1. Why are there two y-axis labels?

   • Correct answer: The nesting pairs of northern owls and the barred owl detections need different scales.

2. In 2022, what are the most reasonable readings from the graph?

   • Correct answer: 90 barred owls, 19 nesting pairs of spotted owls

3. What overall comparison is represented in the graphs?

   • Correct answer: As the barred owl population increases, the native northern spotted owl population decreases.

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