If the sampled points are spatially correlated in kriging, then one would expect a(n) _____ in the semivariance with an increase in the distance between sampled points.
A) increase
B) decrease

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In kriging, as the distance between sampled points increases, the spatial correlation typically decreases, leading to an increase in semivariance. This is because points that are farther apart are less likely to be similar than points that are close together, reflecting the principle of spatial autocorrelation.

If the Sampled Points Are Spatially Correlated in Kriging, Then