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 or symbol 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 represents the quantity of the item.

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How do you read a picture graph?

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To read a picture graph, look at the symbols and count how many items each symbol represents. Then, add them up to find the total.

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How do you read a bar graph?

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To read a bar graph, look at the height of each bar. The height tells you how many items are represented by that bar.

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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 stated in the graph's key.

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What is a key in a graph?

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

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How do you find the total in a picture graph?

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To find the total in a picture graph, count the number of symbols and multiply by the number each symbol represents.

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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 represented by each bar.

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

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

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If a bar shows 10 votes, what does that mean?

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It means that 10 people voted for that option.