Correlations Between Photosynthesis Rate and Environmental Variables in Greenhouse Tomato Plants
| Environmental variable | Morning | Afternoon | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light intensity | 0.942 | 0.968 | 0.955 |
| Soil moisture | 0.673 | 0.712 | 0.698 |
A team investigating factors that influence photosynthesis in greenhouse‐grown tomato plants measured the plants’ photosynthetic rates along with light intensity and soil moisture in the morning and afternoon. The researchers then calculated the correlations shown in the table and concluded that photosynthesis is more strongly associated with light intensity than with soil moisture.
Which choice best describes data from the table that support the researchers’ conclusion?