Scientists Can Model the Change in Snow Depth Per Day

question 11

Multiple Choice

Scientists can model the change in snow depth per day. The graph below shows a model using equivalent centimeters of water per day form April 1 to June 9. Estimate, to the nearest centimeter, the area of the region beneath the curve from May 12 (day 42) to June 9 (day 70) . Interpret your answer.

• A) Between May 12 (day 42) and June 9 (day 70), there was snowfall equivalent to approximately 3 centimeters of water.
• B) Between May 12 (day 42) and June 9 (day 70), there was snowfall equivalent to approximately 5 centimeters of water.
• C) Between May 12 (day 42) and June 9 (day 70), each day there was snowfall equivalent to approximately 5 centimeters of water.
• D) Between May 12 (day 42) and June 9 (day 70), each day there was snowfall equivalent to approximately 3 centimeters of water.
• E) Between May 12 (day 42) and June 9 (day 70), there was snowfall equivalent to approximately 2 centimeters of water.

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