Infographic Review

What are the advantages of presenting the material on page 37 in an infographic?

• It provides only little context on the topic, which can make the information difficult to interpret.

• It is visually engaging and draws the reader into the topic by presenting a mix of text and images with captions.

• It presents “bite-sized” pieces of information about the loss of diversity of crops, which is easy for the reader to understand at a glance.

• It turns complicated information on the topic into visual graphics that are easy to understand.

What is one disadvantage to presenting the material on page 37 in an infographic?

• It can be read efficiently and quickly provides information for readers on the topic.

• It provides only “bite-sized” pieces of information, which can leave the reader without important details on the topic.

• It is engaging and easily catches readers’ attention, drawing them into the topic.

• The visual elements, such as the change from three columns of crops to only one, add depth to the reader’s understanding of the topic.

What is one advantage of presenting the material on page 119 as an infographic?

• It provides only little context on the topic, which can make the information difficult to interpret.

• The reader can misinterpret information presented about chicken nuggets.

• Because it uses many details, the reader builds a complex understanding of the corn-based ingredients used to produce chicken nuggets.

• It turns complicated information about chicken nuggets into visual graphics that are easy to understand.

What can you infer about the motive behind the infographic on page 212?

• The motive is political because Michael Pollan is advocating that states support local organic food production by providing financial incentives for organic farmers.

• The motive is political because Michael Pollan is advocating for rebates to those people who purchase electric cars.

• The motive is environmental because Michael Pollan hopes to convince consumers to buy local, therefore lessening their use of fossil fuels.

• The motive is environmental because Michael Pollan is showing how the growing practices of Polyface Farm positively impact the environment.

Is this an infographic?

• yes

• no

Which of the following is true about infographics?

• The letters are the same font and size.

• The letters are different fonts and sizes.

What is the primary purpose of an infographic in a text?

• To provide detailed textual information

• To visually represent data and information

• To confuse the reader with complex visuals

• To replace the need for any text

Which of the following is a key feature of an effective infographic?

• Lengthy paragraphs of text

• Minimal use of color

• Clear and concise visuals

• Complex statistical data

How can infographics enhance understanding of a topic?

• By providing a large amount of text

• By using visuals to simplify complex information

• By eliminating the need for any reading

• By focusing solely on numerical data

What is one potential drawback of using infographics?

• They can oversimplify complex topics

• They provide too much detailed information

• They are difficult to create

• They are not visually appealing