This Graph Shows an Increase in the Number of Species

question 46

Multiple Choice

This graph shows an increase in the number of species of pesticide-resistant insects from 1900 to 2000.
-What is the best title for this graph?

• A) Insect numbers over time
• B) Pesticide use over time
• C) Species of insects resistant to pesticides over time
• D) Number of insect offspring showing resistance to pesticides over time

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