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Scientists recorded data about the ocean water levels at a certain location over a period of hours. The graph shown models the data, where represents sea level. Which table gives values of and their corresponding values of based on the model?
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Choice C is correct. Each point on the graph represents an elapsed time , in hours, and the corresponding ocean water level , in feet, at a certain location based on the model. The graph shown passes through the points , , and . Thus, the table in choice C gives the values of and their corresponding values of based on the model.
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
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