This Graph Shows the Results of a Study on Black-Legged

Multiple Choice

This graph shows the results of a study on black-legged tick nymphs that are infected with the Lyme disease bacterium. The density of infected nymphs was calculated for forest fragments of different sizes (area in hectares) . Answer the following questions using this graph.
-Humans can be infected with the Lyme disease bacterium. According to the graph, a hiker has the highest risk of encountering an infected black-legged tick nymph in forests that are ________ in area.

A) 1 hectare
B) 3 hectares
C) 5 hectares
D) 10 hectares