Which statement about marijuana potency is true?

Which statement about marijuana potency is true?

• A. Potency increased by 150%
• B. Potency decreased
• C. Potency remains about the same
• D. Potency increased by 275%

Answer: (D)

Potency is about how much THC is in marijuana, which determines how strong it is psychoactively. Over many years, breeding and cultivation have pushed average THC levels higher, so potency has risen a lot rather than staying the same or dropping. Saying it increased by 275% captures a substantial rise from earlier levels, matching the observed trend of much stronger cannabis now than in the past. The other options contradict this trend (decreased or roughly unchanged) or describe a smaller gain than what’s commonly seen, so they don’t fit as the true statement.

Potency is about how much THC is in marijuana, which determines how strong it is psychoactively. Over many years, breeding and cultivation have pushed average THC levels higher, so potency has risen a lot rather than staying the same or dropping. Saying it increased by 275% captures a substantial rise from earlier levels, matching the observed trend of much stronger cannabis now than in the past. The other options contradict this trend (decreased or roughly unchanged) or describe a smaller gain than what’s commonly seen, so they don’t fit as the true statement.