Qualitative Graphs

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What does a negative slope on a graph indicate?

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A negative slope indicates that the speed is decreasing.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a horizontal line on a distance-time graph represent?

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A horizontal line indicates that the person has stopped moving.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a steep slope on a speed-time graph indicate?

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A steep slope indicates that the speed is increasing rapidly.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does it mean if a graph shows a section where the distance from a starting point is decreasing?

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It means the person is moving back towards the starting point.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What can be inferred if a graph shows a flat section after a steep incline?

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The person may have stopped to rest or talk to someone.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What does it mean if a graph shows a steep decline in distance over time?

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It indicates that the person is moving quickly back towards the starting point.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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How can you tell if someone is moving faster on a graph?

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A steeper slope indicates a faster speed.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a section of a graph with a gentle slope indicate?

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It indicates a slow and steady speed.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What does it mean if a graph shows a sudden drop in speed?

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It may indicate that the person has stopped or slowed down significantly.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What does the term 'rate of change' refer to in a graph?

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Rate of change refers to how quickly one variable changes in relation to another.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

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