Question

2. The following graph shows the number of insects present on a field after * 1 point it has been sprayed with the same insecticide once per year over four years.

What is the most reasonable hypothesis for the increase in insects in year four? (SC.912.N.1.1)

1. The insecticide used in year four was stronger than it was in previous years

2. The insects in the field in year four were the same species as in previous years

3. The population of insects resistant to the insecticide had increased over the four years

4. Insects from a neighboring field had moved into the area before the insecticide was applied in year four

Answer 1

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3. The population of insects resistant to the insecticide had increased over the four years.