Geographic Data Analysis Flashcard

Front

What is a bar graph?

Back

A bar graph is a visual representation of data using bars of different heights or lengths to compare values across categories.

Front

What does a line graph show?

Back

A line graph displays data points connected by lines, showing trends over time or continuous data.

Front

What is a pie chart used for?

Back

A pie chart is used to represent the parts of a whole, showing the percentage distribution of different categories.

Front

What is the purpose of a scatter plot?

Back

A scatter plot shows the relationship between two variables, helping to identify trends or correlations.

Front

What does it mean when a graph shows a consistent increase?

Back

It means that the values are rising steadily over time, indicating growth or improvement.

Front

How do you determine the highest value in a bar graph?

Back

You look for the tallest bar, which represents the category with the highest value.

Front

What is the significance of average income in urban vs. rural areas?

Back

Average income helps to compare economic conditions and living standards between urban and rural populations.

Front

What trend is indicated by increasing temperature and ice cream sales?

Back

The trend indicates that as temperature increases, ice cream sales also increase.

Front

What does it mean if a pie chart shows 40% for agriculture?

Back

It means that 40% of the land in the region is used for agricultural purposes.

Front

What is the importance of analyzing population growth in cities?

Back

Analyzing population growth helps to understand urban development, resource needs, and planning for future growth.