Using Graphs for data

Which is the best way to show the percentage of gases in Earth’s atmosphere?

• bar graph

• line graph

• pie chart

Graphs are best used to​ ​ ​ (a)  

• present quantitative data
• record observations
• present qualitative data
• make calculations

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

The number of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay changes over time. Which type of graph would a student use to show this information?​ (a)  

• line graph
• pie chart
• bar graph

Students at Southampton Middle School choose different types of food at lunch. Which type of graph is best for showing the percentages of each food chosen?​ (a)  

• circle graph/pie chart
• bar graph
• line graph

A student wanted to know which of 4 categories of local grass grew the most in June.

Their data table is shown here. What type of graph would be best for comparing these categories?​ (a)  

• bar graph
• circle graph/pie chart
• line graph

Label the parts of this graph.

a

b

c

title

dependent variable

independent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Identify the X and Y axis.

a

b

Y axis

X axis

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Where does each of these go on a graph?

a

b

independent variable

dependent variable

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the independent variable in this graph?

• number of trials

• rubber band

• length of stretch

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

What is the dependent variable in this graph?

• number of trials

• rubber band

• length of stretch

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1