Which best illustrates a negative correlation?
A. As ocean levels increase, the number of safe beaches decreases.
B. As restaurant portion sizes increase, the average BMI also increases.
C. As the number of oysters decreases, the number of pearls decreases.
D. Temperature changes may increase or decrease the amount of outside exercise.
Answer: A
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