Qualitative Graphs

Front

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

Back

he's going the fastest here

Front

The graph shows Timmy's distance as he leaves school one afternoon. What happens in section C? Why is the distance from school decreasing?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Timmy is talking to a friend and not walking.

Front

The graph shows Mrs. Smith's distance from home as she drives to work. Which section of graph and description match?

Options: Section A, Section B, Section C, Section D

Back

Section C: Mrs. Smith forgot her lunch and had to return home to get it.

Front

Section A has a _____ slope and represents washing windows on the _____ floor.

Back

zero; first

Front

Section B has a _____ slope and represents going to the _____ floor.

Back

positive; second

Front

Section F has a _____ slope and represents going to the _____ floor.

Back

negative; first

Front

Choose the graph that best depicts a man taking a ride on a ferris wheel. Options: a, b, c, d

Back

b

Front

On a graph comparing speed over time, a section of line with a negative slope means

Back

that your speed is decreasing.

Front

On a graph comparing distance over time, a section of line with a positive slope means

Back

the distance is increasing