Question

Which scenario could be represented by this graph? An image of a line graph. The line starts at the y-axis above zero and continues horizontally, then continues upward in a straight diagonal line, then continues horizontally again. A. At first, there is no water behind the Humphrey Dam. As the river is redirected toward the dam, the water level rises steadily. The x-axis represents time; the y-axis represents the height of the water behind the dam. B. For some time, heavy rain causes the water level to rise behind the Humphrey Dam. When the rain subsides, the height of the water remains high. The x-axis represents time; the y-axis represents the height of the water behind the dam. C. For some time, the water level of the Humphrey Dam doesn't change. During a long rain spell, the water level rises, increasing at a constant rate. After the rain subsides, it levels off again. The x-axis represents time; the y-axis represents the height of the water behind the dam. D. For some time, the water level of the Humphrey Dam doesn’t change. During a long drought, the water level falls, decreasing at a constant rate. The x-axis represents time; the y-axis represents the height of the water behind the dam.

Answer 1

The graph illustrates Scenario C: Humphrey Dam's water level remains constant initially, rises steadily during prolonged rain, and levels off afterward. Time is on the x-axis, and water height is on the y-axis.

Scenario C is reflected in the graph where the water level behind Humphrey Dam remains constant initially. With the onset of a prolonged rain spell, the water level steadily rises at a consistent rate. After the rain subsides, the upward trajectory ceases, and the water level stabilizes once more.

The x-axis signifies time, and the y-axis represents the height of the water behind the dam. This scenario captures the dynamics of a dam where water levels remain unchanged, experience a steady increase during sustained rainfall, and return to a relatively constant level after the rain ceases, as depicted by the diagonal line on the graph.