[Campbell Biology P.912] Based on the map illustrating the annual change in suitable days fo... | Practice Question

Based on the map illustrating the annual change in suitable days for plant growth, which of the following nations identified by its map location is projected to experience an increase in suitable days?

  • A: India (Map location 2)
  • B: Brazil (Map location 5)
  • C: United States (Map location 3)
  • D: Ethiopia (Map location 13)

Explanation

The map's color scale indicates that blue regions represent an increase in suitable days for plant growth. Map location 3, corresponding to the United States, is predominantly blue, suggesting it is projected to experience an increase in suitable days. Other options India, Brazil, Ethiopia are located in orange or red regions, indicating a decrease.