Line Graphs

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What is a line graph?

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A line graph is a type of chart that shows information as a series of data points called 'markers' connected by straight line segments. It is used to display data that changes over time.

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What does a line graph typically show?

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A line graph typically shows how a quantity changes over time.

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What is the x-axis in a line graph?

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

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What is the y-axis in a line graph?

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The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that usually represents the quantity or value being measured.

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How do you read a line graph?

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To read a line graph, look at the x-axis to find the time or category, then move up or down to see the corresponding value on the y-axis.

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What does it mean if a line on a graph is flat?

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A flat line on a graph means that the value is constant and does not change over the time period shown.

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What does an upward slope on a line graph indicate?

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An upward slope indicates that the value is increasing over time.

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What does a downward slope on a line graph indicate?

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A downward slope indicates that the value is decreasing over time.

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What is the purpose of a title on a line graph?

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The title of a line graph explains what the graph is about and what data is being represented.

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What is a data point in a line graph?

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A data point is a specific value plotted on the graph, representing the quantity at a specific time.