Interpreting Graphs in Science

In which year did exactly 60 students have scholarships?

• 2014

• 2010

• 2012

Between which two times was the greatest increase in number of shoppers?

• 11 AM to 12 PM

• 1 PM to 2 PM

• 12 PM to 1 PM

Assuming that the population growth of the bacteria continues, what would be a good prediction for the number of bacteria cells that will exist in 140 minutes?

• 0

• 40

• 100

• 2000

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

According to this graph, you are most likely to make a basket if you shoot...

• Closer to the hoop

• Farther from the hoop

• 2 meters from the hoop

• 4 meters from the hoop

Mrs. Leffler's class grades were graphed as a pie chart (circle graph). Based on this graph, The largest percentage of students received what grade?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What percentage does the entire circle graph represent?

• 100%

• 50%

• 25%

• 15%

Which runner stopped for a rest?

• Albert

• Bob

• Charlie

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which of the following statements describes how temperature changes in the mesosphere?

• Temperature increases as altitude increases.

• Temperature decreases as altitude increases.

• Temperature decreases as pressure increases.

• Temperature does not change as pressure increases.

Look at the line graph.  Which statement is consistent with the line graph?

• The ability of air to hold moisture increases as temperature increases.

• The ability of air to hold moisture decreases as temperature increases.

• The ability of air to hold moisture decreases and then increases as temperature increases.

• The ability of air to hold moisture stays the same regardless of temperature. 

Which type of graph is most suitable for showing the relationship between two continuous variables in a scientific experiment?

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Pie chart

• Histogram

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1