Reading Charts and Graphs

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What is the x-axis in a graph?

Back

The x-axis is the horizontal line on a graph that typically represents the independent variable, often time or categories.

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What is the expected world population in 2040?

Back

The expected world population in 2040 is 9 billion.

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What does an increase in the 2nd column of a chart indicate about the 3rd column?

Back

The 3rd column increases as the 2nd column increases.

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Which ice cream flavor is the second most liked by first graders?

Back

Vanilla is the second most liked ice cream flavor by first graders.

Front

What was the flight time at a weight of 8g?

Back

The flight time at a weight of 8g was 7 seconds.

Front

What does the y-axis represent in a graph?

Back

The y-axis is the vertical line on a graph that typically represents the dependent variable.

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How do you interpret a bar graph?

Back

A bar graph displays data with rectangular bars, where the length of each bar is proportional to the value it represents.

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What is a line graph used for?

Back

A line graph is used to show trends over time by connecting data points with a line.

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What does a pie chart represent?

Back

A pie chart represents data as slices of a circle, showing the proportion of each category relative to the whole.

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What is the purpose of a legend in a chart?

Back

A legend explains the symbols, colors, or patterns used in a chart to represent different data series.