Question
The map below shows the intensity of a drought in the United States during a particular year.
Modified from image courtesy of Anthony Artusa NOAA
Based on the map, which of the following most likely occurred during this year in the region labeled X?
A.
Competition among organisms for water decreased.
B.
The average amount of fruit produced by fruit trees increased.
C.
The average reproduction rate of animals increased.
D.
The average growth rate of large trees decreased.
Modified from image courtesy of Anthony Artusa NOAA
Based on the map, which of the following most likely occurred during this year in the region labeled X?
A.
Competition among organisms for water decreased.
B.
The average amount of fruit produced by fruit trees increased.
C.
The average reproduction rate of animals increased.
D.
The average growth rate of large trees decreased.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Based on the scenario of a drought indicated by the map, the most likely occurrence in the region labeled X would be:
**D. The average growth rate of large trees decreased.**
During a drought, water availability is limited, which directly impacts the growth rates of plants, especially large trees that require significant amounts of water. Therefore, the other options (A, B, and C) are less likely to be correct as competition for water would likely increase, fruit production may decrease due to stress on the trees, and the reproduction rate of animals may decline due to scarcity of resources.
**D. The average growth rate of large trees decreased.**
During a drought, water availability is limited, which directly impacts the growth rates of plants, especially large trees that require significant amounts of water. Therefore, the other options (A, B, and C) are less likely to be correct as competition for water would likely increase, fruit production may decrease due to stress on the trees, and the reproduction rate of animals may decline due to scarcity of resources.