Answer:
The correct answer is option 2. "Scientists use seismometers to measure the earthquake activity that occurs beneath a volcano. They then predict the eruption of that volcano".
Explanation:
A seismometer is an equipment used by scientists to monitor ground's motion, including the earthquake activity that occurs beneath a volcano. These instruments are useful to predict if a volcanic eruption is imminent. By analyzing the length and strength of the ground's motion occurring during earthquake activity near a volcano, scientist could predict if an eruption is about to take place.
Answer:
The options are not included but the relationship between them is MUTUALISM.
Explanation:
The question depicts a relationship between two different species of organisms (hibiscus and bumblebees) called Symbiosis. Symbiosis can be of different types depending on whether the effect of the relationship on the involved organisms. The type in this case is MUTUALISM, which is a relationship between two organisms that are both benefitting from the relationship.
The bumblebees are benefitting from the relationship by getting fed from the nectar produced by the hibiscus flower plant while the hibiscus is benefitting from the relationship by getting its pollen transferred to another plant by the bees.
<span>Let the equation be : at^2 + bt + c = P,
where t = time (hrs),
P = population (1000's).
When t = 1, P = 3.03.
When t = 2, P = 1.72.
When t = 3, P = 1.17.
Substitute these into the equation to obtain these 3 simultaneous equations :
a + b + c = 3.03
4a + 2b + c = 1.72
9a + 3b = c = 1.17
Solving gives :
a = 0.38,
b = -2.45,
c = 5.1.
The equation is therefore,
P = 0.38t^2 - 2.45t + 5.1
Testing with t = 0 to 6 gives the population values as provided,
so it seems to be a valid model.
At t = 9 hrs,
P = 0.38*9^2 - 2.45*9 + 5.1
= 13.83.</span>
