Reading a Science Graph

The bar graph on the left displays the amount of each energy type that was consumed in quadrillion BTU.

Sustainable (renewable) energy sources include biomass, hydroelectric, geothermal, wind, and solar.

Non-renewable energy sources include petroleum (crude oil), natural gas, coal, and nuclear. Which statement is true?

• Sustainable/renewable energy is used more than Non-renewable

• Coal and natural gas are consumed at the same rate

• All the sustainable/renewable energies are less than the lowest non reunable energy sources

• Nuclear power is the safest energy source.

Using the graph which statement is correct

• Student's favorite color is pink

• Student's favorite color is blue

• Student's favorite color is red

• Student's favorite color is green

When reading a bar graph which statement(s) are true

• The tallest bar on a vertical graph is the great amount

• The shortest bar on a horizontal graph is the least amount

• Bars the same length represent equal amounts

• All are true statements.

Bar graphs . . .

• All bar graphs have vertical and horizontal axes

• Have labels for columns and rows

• Develop scale that corresponds with the data you are graphing

• All are true and accurate statements

How much time does this graph cover?

• 2014

• 1 year

• 6 months

• Months

How does this graph measure rainfall?

• Months

• Inches

• Millimeters (mm)

• Time months

Which month had the most rain?

• January

• February

• March

• April

• May

Which month had the least rain?

• January

• February

• March

• April

• June

What type of graph is this?

• Pie

• Bar

• Line

• Scatter

On a graph the "Y" axis is represented by

• Horizontal Line (back and forth line)

• Vertical line (up and down line)

• Slanted line

• Variable constant

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1