The Following Question(s) Relate to the Data Table Below, Showing

Multiple Choice

The following question(s) relate to the data table below, showing typical fluctuating pH and dissolved oxygen levels in a fish pond with a heavy concentration of algae over a 24-hour period.

-You are investigating a massive fish kill in one of the shallow lakes in the area.Lab reports show no toxins in the water, but a monitoring station reported these oxygen and pH values.Based on the table above, what, if any, is the relationship between oxygen and pH?

A) Inverse relationship: when one increases, the other decreases
B) Direct relationship: when one increases, the other also increases
C) Exponential relationship: when one increases, the other increases 10 to 100 times
D) No relationship: there is no pattern between oxygen and pH