Question

The graph below shows the decline in the catch of groundfish (such as cod, haddock and flounder) from Georges Bank between 1965-1995. This decline in the fish harvest resulted in the closure of large portions of the fishery. Based on this data, what is the rate of decline in the fish harvest, in metric tons per year, from 1965-1995?

Answer 1

Approximately 22,000 metric tonnes of fish per year

Step-by-step explanation:

From the graph,

Rate of decline :

(metric tonnes of fish in 1965 - metric tonnes of fish in 1995) / range of years

(700,000 - 40,000)metric tonnes ÷ (1995 - 1965)

660,000 metric tonnes ÷ 30 years

660,000 / 30

= 22,000 metric tonnes per year

Approximately 22,000 metric tonnes of fish per year