How would you describe the relationship between the two variables shown in the graph above (degree of slope and loss of soil from a container)?

Question

How would you describe the relationship between the two variables shown in the graph above (degree of slope and loss of soil from a container)?

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Responses

Loss of soil increases as slope decreases.
Loss of soil increases as slope decreases.

Loss of soil decreases as slope increases.
Loss of soil decreases as slope increases.

The data indicates no relationship between the variables.
The data indicates no relationship between the variables.

Loss of soil increases as slope increases.
Loss of soil increases as slope increases.

Answer 1

Loss of soil increases as slope increases.

Answer 2

Based on the given options, the first statement describes the relationship between the two variables shown in the graph. It states that the loss of soil increases as the slope decreases. Therefore, the correct answer is: Loss of soil increases as slope decreases.