The table shows information about different types of seals and sea lions.
Population of Seals and Sea Lions
Type of Seal or Sea Lion Population Reproduction Rate
Monk Seal 1,100 low
Northern Fur Seal 650,000 low
Gray Seal 290,000 high
Leopard Seal 220,000 to 440,000 medium
Australian Sea Lon 10,000 to 12,000 low
Which list shows the types of seals or sea lions in order from greatest number on Earth to least number on Earth?
(1 point)
Responses
gray seal, leopard seal, northern fur seal, monk seal
A. gray seal, leopard seal, northern fur seal, monk seal
B. northern fur seal, gray seal, Australian sea lion, monk seal
C. monk seal, Australian sea lion, gray seal, northern fur seal
D. Australian sea lion, monk seal, leopard seal, gray seal
B. northern fur seal, gray seal, Australian sea lion, monk seal
The correct answer is B. northern fur seal, gray seal, Australian sea lion, monk seal.
To determine the correct answer, we need to arrange the types of seals and sea lions in order from greatest number to least number on Earth. Let's look at the population numbers given in the table:
- Monk Seal: 1,100
- Northern Fur Seal: 650,000
- Gray Seal: 290,000
- Leopard Seal: 220,000 to 440,000
- Australian Sea Lion: 10,000 to 12,000
Based on these numbers, we can see that the Northern Fur Seal has the highest population, followed by the Gray Seal, Leopard Seal, Australian Sea Lion, and Monk Seal.
Now let's compare the given lists:
A. gray seal, leopard seal, northern fur seal, monk seal
B. northern fur seal, gray seal, Australian sea lion, monk seal
C. monk seal, Australian sea lion, gray seal, northern fur seal
D. Australian sea lion, monk seal, leopard seal, gray seal
Looking at the populations, we can determine that the correct answer is option B:
B. northern fur seal, gray seal, Australian sea lion, monk seal