The Normal Distribution Is an Example of

question 41

Multiple Choice

The normal distribution is an example of

• A)a histogram showing data from a sample.
• B)a polygon showing data from a sample.
• C)a bar graph showing data from a population.
• D)a smooth curve showing data from a population.

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Definitions:

Sea Level

The average height of the ocean's surface between the high and low tide, used as a reference point in measuring elevation and depths on Earth.

Marine Terraces

Flat, bench-like surfaces parallel to the shoreline that are formed by marine erosion and changes in sea level.

Wave-cut Notches

Erosional features formed at the base of cliffs by the action of ocean waves.

Coral Reefs

diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals.