Looking at the graph, which statements are true? Check all that apply.

(3 points)
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It is a probabilistic interpretation to say that the water temperature drops as the scuba diver goes deeper into the water.
It is a probabilistic interpretation to say that the water temperature drops as the scuba diver goes deeper into the water.

The water temperature is usually about 110 degrees on the surface of the water.
The water temperature is usually about 110 degrees on the surface of the water.

The water would hit zero degrees after diving down about 125 feet.
The water would hit zero degrees after diving down about 125 feet.

We can use a deterministic interpretation to say that the water temperature would be over 120 degrees if the scuba diver was -10 ft out of the water.
We can use a deterministic interpretation to say that the water temperature would be over 120 degrees if the scuba diver was -10 ft out of the water.

The temperature seems to be dropping 1 degree per foot as the diver dives deeper.
The temperature seems to be dropping 1 degree per foot as the diver dives deeper.

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Let's evaluate each statement based on the typical behavior of water temperature with depth, assuming a usual graphical relationship of temperature versus depth without actually viewing it:

  1. It is a probabilistic interpretation to say that the water temperature drops as the scuba diver goes deeper into the water.

    • True. The temperature drop with depth can be seen as a trend that generally occurs, but there can be variations depending on factors like currents or thermal layers.
  2. The water temperature is usually about 110 degrees on the surface of the water.

    • False. Typically, water does not reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit on the surface unless in extreme conditions; surface water temperature is usually much lower than this.
  3. The water would hit zero degrees after diving down about 125 feet.

    • False. Water does not typically reach freezing temperatures (0 degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit) at 125 feet depth; it usually requires much colder environments to reach that temperature.
  4. We can use a deterministic interpretation to say that the water temperature would be over 120 degrees if the scuba diver was -10 ft out of the water.

    • False. This statement implies a specific mathematical relationship that does not usually hold true for water temperature; it's generally not deterministic to state that it would be over 120 degrees.
  5. The temperature seems to be dropping 1 degree per foot as the diver dives deeper.

    • True. This is a common pattern seen in temperature graphs related to water depth, showcasing that temperature decreases at a linear rate with depth.

Based on this assessment, the true statements are:

  • It is a probabilistic interpretation to say that the water temperature drops as the scuba diver goes deeper into the water.
  • The temperature seems to be dropping 1 degree per foot as the diver dives deeper.