Question

tracy is hiking stoneview mountain. the trailhead starts just above the base. along the hike, she stops a few times to take pictures. the view from the peak is beautiful!
which graph could show tracys elevation as she hikes to the peak?
two graphs are shown, with y - axis labeled elevation from the base (ft.) and x - axis labeled total distance from trailhead (mi.). the first graph has a line with a few segments of increasing slope, starting above the origin. the second graph has a line with horizontal segments (stops) and increasing segments, starting above the origin.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the scenario

Tracy starts just above the base (so initial elevation > 0), hikes to the peak (elevation should increase overall), and stops a few times to take pictures (during stops, distance increases but elevation stays the same, so horizontal segments in the graph).

Step2: Analyze the first graph

The first graph has a continuous increasing line with no horizontal segments. This would mean no stops (constant hiking without pausing), which doesn't match the scenario of stopping to take pictures.

Step3: Analyze the second graph

The second graph has horizontal segments (where distance increases but elevation is constant), which represent the times she stops to take pictures. It also starts above the base and ends at a higher elevation (peak), matching the scenario.

Answer:

The graph on the Right (the second graph)