Reading Picture Graphs and Bar Graphs

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What is a picture graph?

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A picture graph is a type of graph that uses pictures or symbols to represent data. Each picture represents a certain number of items.

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What is a bar graph?

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A bar graph is a visual representation of data using bars of different lengths. The length of each bar shows the quantity of each category.

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How do you read a picture graph?

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To read a picture graph, count the number of pictures or symbols for each category to find out how many items are represented.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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To read a bar graph, look at the height or length of each bar to determine the quantity of each category.

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What does each symbol in a picture graph represent?

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Each symbol in a picture graph represents a specific number of items, which is usually indicated in the graph's key.

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What is the purpose of a key in a graph?

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The key explains what each symbol or color in the graph represents, helping to understand the data.

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If one symbol represents 4 plants, how many plants do 3 symbols represent?

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3 symbols represent 12 plants (3 symbols x 4 plants each = 12 plants).

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How many flowers were planted on Sunday if the picture graph shows 5 symbols?

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5 flowers were planted on Sunday.

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If a bar graph shows 10 bamboos sold, what does this number represent?

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This number represents the total quantity of bamboos sold.

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How do you find the total in a bar graph?

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To find the total in a bar graph, add the values of all the bars together.