Quiz about Constant Rate of Change from Graphs

Question 1

The graph displays the weight of a gorilla. Describe the change in weight over time.

Accepted Answer

The weight increases at a constant rate. Then the weight remains the same.

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The weight decreases at a constant rate. Then the weight remains the same.

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The weight remains the same. Then the weight increases at a constant rate.

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The weight increases at a constant rate. Then the weight decreases at a constant rate.

Question 2

Denise lives in a circular-shaped neighborhood and goes for a walk. The graph displays the distance Denise is from her house. Describe the change in distance from her house over time.

Accepted Answer

Denise is at her house. Then she walks at a varied rate away from her house. Then she reaches the halfway point opposite her house. Then she walks at a varied rate toward her house. Finally, Denise reaches home.

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Denise walks at a constant rate toward her house. Then she walks at a constant rate away from her house.

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Denise is at her house. Then she walks at a varied rate away from her house. Then she reaches the halfway point opposite her house. Then she walks at a varied rate toward her house. Finally, Denise reaches home.

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Denise is at her house. Then she walks at a constant rate away from her house. Then she reaches the halfway point opposite her house. Then she walks at a constant rate away from her house.

Question 3

A biker is participating in a fundraiser bike ride. The graph displays the distance the biker travels over time as he rides. Describe the graph.

Accepted Answer

The biker begins biking along the route at a constant rate. Then the biker stops at a rest station for a short time. Then the distance traveled increases steadily again. The biker stops at another rest station. Then the biker continues on the route one more time at a steady rate. Finally, the biker stops for the day.

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The distance traveled decreases at a constant rate. Then the biker stops at a rest station for a short time. Then the biker rides along the route at a constant rate, increasing the distance traveled. Finally, the biker stops for the day.

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The biker begins biking along the route at a constant rate. Then the distance traveled decreases at a constant rate. Then the biker continues along the route at a constant rate. Finally, the biker stops for the day.

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The distance traveled remains the same. Then the biker rides along the route at a constant rate. Then the biker stops at a rest station for a short time. Then the biker continues along the route at a constant rate. Finally, the biker stops for the day.

Question 4

What is a plausible story for this graph?

Accepted Answer

A student was jogging from school to home. She stopped to tie her shoe and take a drink from her water bottle, then continued at the same pace as before.

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A student was jogging from school to home. She walked for a while, then continued jogging.

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A sled rider was going down a hill. The hill was steep at first, then kind of flat. At the end, it was steep again.

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A car was slowing down, then contued moving at a constant rate. Finally, it slowed to a stop,

Question 5

What is the rate of change for the following graph?

Accepted Answer

40

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80

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20

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160

Question 6

Find the constant rate of change for this graph.

Accepted Answer

3 lb per person

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2 lb per person

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1 lb per person

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4 lb per person

Question 7

6. Quickly increases a a CONSTANT rate.

Accepted Answer

B

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C

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A

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F

Question 8

Slowly increases at a CONSTANT rate.

Accepted Answer

A

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B

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E

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D

Question 9

5. quickly increases at a CONSTANT rate.

Accepted Answer

D

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A

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F

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B

Question 10

Quickly decreases at a CONSTANT rate.

Accepted Answer

D

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A

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F

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B

Question 11

According to the graph how far does the person travel in the first 5 seconds?

Accepted Answer

5 m

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2 m

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10 m

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0 m

Question 12

Question 12.

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H

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F

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G

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J

Question 13

The graph shows Timmy's distance he is as he leaves school one afternoon. What happens in section B?

Accepted Answer

Timmy is talking to a friend and not walking.

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Timmy is walking back to school because he forgot his math book.

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Timmy is walking faster home.

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Timmy is dancing in the street.

Question 14

The graph shows the speed of Mr. Sam driving to work. Which section shows Mr. Sam driving on the interstate?

Accepted Answer

b. - he's going the fastest here

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a. - his rate of change is the steepest

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g. - steep rate of change and not for a long time

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d. - shortest amount of time

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f. - he's going fast here

Question 15

What is a plausible description of this graph?

Accepted Answer

The object began moving away at a constant speed. It continued moving away, but slowed its speed. It then turned around and returned home at a speed that was probably in between the first two speeds.