Analyzing Graph

For 1-6 Match the verbal description with the part of the graph it describes.
1. Stays the same.

• F

• A

• D

• C

Slowly increases at a CONSTANT rate.

• A

• B

• E

• D

quickly decreases at a CONSTANT rate.

• D

• A

• F

• B

Describe the situation.

• The volume of the balloon increases at a constant rate, then stays constant, then increases, then constant, and increases at a constant rate.

• The volume of the balloon increase at a constant rate, decreases, then stays constant, then increases, then constant, and increases at a constant rate.  

Describe the situation.

• Sales decrease quickly at a constant rate, and then increase slowly at a constant rate.

• Sales stay constant, then decrease at a constant rate, and increase slowly.  

At 60 seconds, how far had this object traveled? 

• 0 m

• 10 m

• 20 m

• 40 m

What is happening in this graph from point B to C?

• The object is going down a hill.

• The object is returning to its starting location.

• The object is slowing down.

• The object is staying still.

Describe the situation. 

• Grams Decrease at a decreasing rate.

• Grams decrease at a constant rate.

The distance-time graphs shown represent the motion of a car. Which of the following graphs represents the car at constant speed?

• graph A

• graph B

• graph C

• graph D

Describe the situation.

• Horsepower increases at an increasing rate and then increases slowly.

• Horsepower increases at a constant rate and then increases slowly.