Question

what inference is supported by the data?
the plant takes in more water when the light intensity decreases
the plant needs less carbon dioxide for photosynthesis at higher light intensities.
the plant requires more energy for photosynthesis at lower light intensities.
the plant produces more oxygen as light intensity increases.

Explanation:

The table shows that as distance from a light source increases (light intensity decreases), bubbles produced per minute (a proxy for oxygen from photosynthesis) decreases. At 0.1-0.2m (higher light intensity), bubbles are highest (124), dropping to 6 at 0.5m (lowest light intensity). This supports that more oxygen is produced with higher light intensity. Other options lack data support: no water/carbon dioxide/energy requirement data is provided.

Answer:

The plant produces more oxygen as light intensity increases.