Qualitative Graphs

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What does a positive slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

The distance is increasing.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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Which section of a speed graph indicates a driver is stopped?

Back

The section where the line is horizontal.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What does section D represent in Timmy's distance graph?

Back

Timmy is walking all the way home.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What does section C indicate about Mrs. Smith's journey?

Back

Mrs. Smith forgot her lunch and had to return home to get it.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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What does section B represent in Timmy's distance graph?

Back

Timmy is talking to a friend and not walking.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

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What is a qualitative graph?

Back

A graph that represents data in a non-numerical way, often showing trends or relationships.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

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

Back

The object is not moving; the distance remains constant.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Front

How can you identify a stop in traffic on a speed graph?

Back

Look for a section where the speed is zero, indicated by a horizontal line.

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CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

Front

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

Back

The object is moving quickly; the distance is increasing rapidly.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

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What does a negative slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

The distance is decreasing; the object is moving back towards the starting point.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5