Question

when diego was a child, he and his dad planted a small apple tree. for the first few years, the tree grew fairly quickly at a steady rate. once it matured, it continued to grow, but at a much slower rate. which graph could show the height of the apple tree over time?

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the tree's growth pattern

The tree first grows quickly (steeper slope) then slower (less steep slope) over time, with height always increasing.

Step2: Evaluate each graph

• Top - left: First part (before the kink) has a shallower slope, then steeper. Incorrect (needs quick then slow).
• Top - right: After a point, height is constant. Incorrect (tree still grows, just slower).
• Bottom - left: Height decreases after a peak. Incorrect (tree doesn't shrink).
• Bottom - right: First steep slope (quick growth), then less steep (slower growth), height always increasing. Correct.

Answer:

The graph at the Bottom - Right (the fourth graph, bottom - right corner)