Motion Graphing Quiz

This line graph shows the distance traveled by a cyclist over a time period of 5 hours. Which statement best describes the motion of the cyclist?

• The cyclist maintained a constant speed.

• The cyclist slowed down each hour.

• The cyclist accelerated each hour.

• The cyclist stopped after 2 hours.

This graph shows the motion of an object.
Which situation could be represented by the graph?

• a rock sitting at the top of a hill

• a car moving at a constant speed then sitting still

• a rocket blasting off and moving upward at a constant speed

• a hang glider jumping off a hillside and gliding steadily to the ground

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Which graph shows a car moving at a constant speed?

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This line graph shows the change in position of a runner over time.
During which time period did the runner stop and rest?

• 0–20 seconds

• 20–40 seconds

• 40–50 seconds

• 50–80 seconds

Which graph shows two runners moving at the same speed?

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Which graph represents a car waiting at a stoplight?

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This line graph shows the motion of a small boat traveling at a constant speed.
The boat continues to travel at the same constant speed. How far will the boat most likely have traveled by 10:30 am?

• 80 km

• 90 km

• 100 km

• 120 km

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This line graph shows a change in position over time.
John is walking a route between his friend Meg’s house and his house. Which statement best describes John’s motion?

• John is walking with variable speed toward his house.

• John is walking with constant speed toward his house.

• John is walking with variable speed toward Meg’s house.

• John is walking with constant speed toward Meg’s house.

This line graph shows the motion of an ice cream truck as it travels in a neighborhood. During which time frame did the ice cream truck stop moving?

• between 1 and 5 minutes

• between 3 and 5 minutes

• between 5 and 8 minutes

• between 8 and 10 minutes

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This graph shows the change in position of an object over time. Between which two points does the object turn around and move back towards its original position?

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 3 and 4

• 4 and 5

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