A field biologist counted average bird-nest density (nests/hectare) in four habitats: meadow, 12; deciduous forest, 26; coniferous forest, 18; wetland, 41. The biologist concluded wetlands have the highest nest density. The strongest support is ______
Which choice most logically completes the text using the data above?
- A
coniferous forest's 18 nests.
- B
deciduous forest's 26 nests.
- C
meadow's 12 nests.
- Dcheck_circle
wetland's 41 nests, the highest in the sample.
Explanation
"Highest nest density" is directly supported by wetland's largest value.