Refer to the graph. Ocean fisheries began collapsing in the twentieth century because of increased demand and better technologies.According to the graph, what is the best conclusion that can be drawn about the status of these fisheries between 1950 and 2010?
A) The status improved gradually during these years.
B) The status declined gradually during these years.
C) The status improved more rapidly after about 1982.
D) The status declined more rapidly after about 1982.
E) The status varied so much that there is no clear trend.

Question

Refer to the graph.  Ocean fisheries began collapsing in the twentieth century because of increased demand and better technologies.According to the graph, what is the best conclusion that can be drawn about the status of these fisheries between 1950 and 2010?
A) The status improved gradually during these years. 
B) The status declined gradually during these years. 
C) The status improved more rapidly after about 1982. 
D) The status declined more rapidly after about 1982. 
E) The status varied so much that there is no clear trend.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The graph shows that the catch peaked in the mid-1980s and then declined rapidly, indicating that the status of the fisheries deteriorated more rapidly after 1982.

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