Graphs Flashcard

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual way to show information or data using lines, bars, or dots.

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What does a bar graph show?

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A bar graph shows comparisons between different groups using bars of different lengths.

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What is the purpose of a pie chart?

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A pie chart shows how parts make up a whole, like slices of a pie.

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What does the x-axis represent in a graph?

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The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph that usually shows categories or time.

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What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that usually shows numbers or amounts.

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How do you read a graph?

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You look at the labels on the axes and see where the data points are located.

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What is a data point?

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A data point is a single piece of information on a graph.

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What does it mean if a bar is taller than another in a bar graph?

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It means that the category represented by the taller bar has a larger amount.

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What is the title of a graph?

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The title of a graph tells you what the graph is about.

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What is a line graph used for?

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A line graph is used to show changes over time.