Interpreting Graphs

What is the title of the graph?

What information can be found on the x-axis?

• The Title

• The Year

• The Number of Hippos

• The Type of Hippo

What information can be found on the y-axis?

• The Number of Hippos

• The Year

• The Type of Hippos

• The Title

What is the independent variable?

Which is the dependent variable?

• The Number of Hippos

• The Year

In 2010, what was the population of hippopotamus?

The minimum hippo population was recorded in the year ______.

In which year did the hippo population reach 30 in number?

• 2005

• 2008

• 2009

• 2010

What trend did the hippo population follow?

• The population increased significantly

• The population remained at equilibrium

• The population increased, but not significantly

• The population decreased slightly

List one reason why the hippo population may have increased...