Question

the graph below shows florida orange production. which of the following is an inference that can be supported by the graph? florida orange production in million 90-lb boxes graph with years 1998–2017, production in million 90-lb boxes orange production was highest in 2004 partially visible: florida oranges may become extinct by 2030

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the options:

1. "Orange production was highest in 2004": We check the graph. The peak around 2004 (or nearby years) – looking at the y - axis (million 90 - lb boxes) and x - axis (years), the graph's peak value (close to 250) occurs around 2004 (or a year near it, like 2003 - 2004). This is a fact we can infer from the graph's data points.

1. "Florida oranges may become extinct by 2030": The graph shows production decline, but "extinct" is extreme. Production decline doesn't mean extinction (oranges are a crop, not a species going extinct in this context), so this inference isn't supported.

Answer:

Orange production was highest in 2004