The box plots show the average wind speeds, in miles per hour, for two different islands.
Average Wind Speeds on Island A
2 box plots. The number line goes from 1 to 11. For the average wind speeds of cities on Island A, the whiskers range from 1 to 9.5, and the box ranges from 3 to 7. A line divides the box at 4. For the average wind speeds of cities on Island B, the whiskers range from 1.5 to 11, and the box ranges from 4 to 9. A line divides the box at 6.
Average Wind Speeds on Island B
Which explains, on a given day, which island is more likely to have a wind speed close to its median?
Island A because the median is closer to one end of the box in the box plot.
Island B because the median is closer to the center of the box in the box plot.
Island A because it has a smaller interquartile range.
Island B because it has a larger interquartile range.