Understanding Line Plots and Rainfall Data

What is the primary purpose of a line plot?

• To show the relationship between two variables

• To display data with many repeating values

• To display data over time

• To compare different categories

How many days did it rain 1/4 inch according to the line plot?

• 1 day

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 4 days

What is the total amount of rain that fell during the week?

• 7 inches

• 5 inches

• 4 inches

• 6 inches

What is the difference between the greatest and least amounts of rain recorded?

• 1 and 1/4 inches

• 3/4 inch

• 1 inch

• 1/2 inch

If it rained half as much the following week, how much rain fell?

• 1 inch

• 2 and 1/2 inches

• 3 inches

• 2 inches