Use the data below to answer the scientific question:

Corals from/Tank type/# bleached corals

inshore reef / normal / 0/15 /

offshore reef / normal / 0/15 /

inshore reef / heater / 5/15 /

offshore reef / heater / 10/15 /

(this is a table)

1. What data will you graph to answer the question?

a) Identify the Independent variable:

b) Identify the Dependent variable:

c) Make an example graph: label the axes. What is the Y-axis called, what is the X-axis called? What are the units you'll use on the Y-axis?

Interpret your data.

2. Make a claim based on the data that either supports of rejects the hypothesis (If corals and algae from inshore reefs have adapted to warm water, then inshore corals and algae should bleach less often then offshore corals and algae.)

3. What is the proposed answer to the scientific question (What is the effect of warm water temperatures on corals from inshore and offshore reefs?) based on the data?