Graphs Science

What is the name of this graph?

• line plot

• line graph

• bar graph

• frequency table

What is the main purpose of a line graph?

• to compare two things

• to show trends over time

• to have an independent variable

• so you don't have to read words

What is this graph showing you?

• The worlds population has been growing and will continue to grow

• The worlds population was growing but now is decreasing

• The worlds population is staying the same

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Mr. Swanson's science class used a thermometer to measure the outside temperature each day throughout the school year.
They used their results to make the graph below.

Which month had an average daily temperature of around 41 degrees?

• May

• April

• December

• March

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which is the graph most often used in science as it compares only two variables?

• line graph

• bar graph

• circle graph

Scarlett and Arjun are having a friendly debate about graphs. Scarlett insists that the independent variable belongs on the X-axis. Is she correct?

• Yes, Scarlett is right!

• No, Arjun is correct!

The independent variable goes on the X axis on a graph.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which type of graph is most used in science?

• Line Graph

• Bar Graph

• Pie Chart

• all of the above

Answer explanation

we will learn how to read and create all three!

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the independent variable on the graph (x-axis)?

• Metro Bicycle Shop Weekly Sales

• Bicycles Sold

• Types of Bicycles

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the dependent variable on the graph (y-axis)?

• Metro Bicycle Shop Weekly Sales

• Bicycles Sold

• Types of Bicycles