Analysing Line Graphs

Look at the line graph. What do the numbers on the left side of the graph represent?

• The number of people aged 65 or older in millions.

• The number of people aged 65 or under in millions.

• The number of people aged 65 or older as a percentage.

• The number of people aged 65 or under as a percentage.

Look at the line graph. What do the numbers along the bottom represent?

• years

• ages

• population

Look at the line graph. Which two lines have a similar shape?

• A and B

• A and C

• B and C

Look at the line graph. Which is the best description for the line representing country A?

• The population increased steadily then declined.

• The population remained steady then increased slightly.

• The population remained steady then increased dramatically.

Look at the line graph. What was the population of country B in 2000?

• 3.8 million

• 500, 000

• 2.5 million

Look at the line graph. What will the population of country A be in 2050?

• 2%

• 2 million

• 2.8 million

Look at the line graph. Which country does the following statement best describe?

"The population aged over 65 has been growing steadily since 1950 and will continue to grow rapidly."

• A

• B

• C

Look at the line graph. Which country does the following statement best describe?

"The population aged over 65 is expected to reach 20 million by the year 2100."

• A

• B

• C

Look at the line graph. Which country does the following statement best describe?

"Overall, the population grew rapidly but is predicted to decrease."

• A

• B

• C

Look at the line graph. Which country does the following statement best describe?

"The population will increase from approximately half a million in 2000 to two million in 2050."

• A

• B

• C