Question

daily distance traveled by adult mountain lions in three seasons
season kilometers per day traveled by adult females kilometers per day traveled by adult males
cold - dry 9.28 15.81
monsoon 12.64 18.93
hot - dry 12.48 18.87
wildlife researcher dana l. karelus and her colleagues tracked the movements of female and male adult mountain lions over three seasons: the cold - dry season, the hot - dry season, and the monsoon season. they found that the least amount of travel per day occurred in ______
which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the statement?
choose 1 answer:
a the cold - dry season for females and the hot - dry season for males.
b the cold - dry season for both females and males.
c the monsoon season for both females and males.
d the hot - dry season for females and the monsoon season for males.

Explanation:

Step1: Compare distances for females

Compare the values for females in each season: \(9.28\) (cold - dry), \(12.64\) (monsoon), \(12.48\) (hot - dry). The smallest value for females is \(9.28\) (cold - dry).

Step2: Compare distances for males

Compare the values for males in each season: \(15.81\) (cold - dry), \(18.93\) (monsoon), \(18.87\) (hot - dry). The smallest value for males is \(15.81\) (cold - dry).

Answer:

B. the cold - dry season for both females and males.