Question

The chart below shows data from butterfly populations over a four-year period. Use the data in the chart to answer the question that follows.
Butterfly Color

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5

Red

100

107

180

192

?

Blue

102

108

33

10

?

White

120

118

175

188

?

Yellow

110

107

39

17

?



Which of the following statements is a valid conclusion based on the data table above?



A.
In year 5, the red population will decrease because a change in the habitat occurred in year three that favored red butterflies.

B.
In year 5, the blue population will decrease because a change in the habitat occurred in year three that favored blue butterflies.

C.
In year 5, the red population will increase because a change in the habitat occurred in year three that favored red butterflies.

D.
In year 5, the blue population will increase because a change in the habitat occurred in year three that favored blue butterflies.

Answer 1

Answer:

red

Explanation: