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Interpreting Linear Graphs

A Grade 6 math worksheet on interpreting linear graphs, focusing on understanding trends, identifying points, and calculating rates of change.

Grade 6 Math Data and GraphingInterpreting Linear Graphs
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2 Short AnswerMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.3.ACCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.C.9

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Interpreting Linear Graphs

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Read each question carefully and use the provided linear graphs to answer. Show your work where necessary.

The graph below shows the distance a car traveled over time.

Distance Traveled Over Time020406080100123456Distance (miles)Time (hours)

1. Describe the trend shown in the graph. Is the car's speed increasing, decreasing, or staying constant?

2. At what time did the car travel 60 miles?

a

2 hours

b

3 hours

c

4 hours

d

5 hours

3. The graph below shows the growth of a plant over several weeks.

Plant Growth Over Time0510152025123456Height (cm)Time (weeks)

From week 1 to week 3, the plant grew from 5 cm to 15 cm. The average growth rate per week during this period was   cm/week.

The graph below shows the temperature outside over a day.

Temperature Over a Day0102030405024681012Temperature (°F)Time (hours)

4. The temperature was consistently increasing throughout the entire day shown in the graph.

T

True

F

False

5. The graph below shows the amount of water in a tank over time.

Water in Tank Over Time050100150200250123456Water (liters)Time (minutes)

During which time interval was the amount of water in the tank constant? Explain what might be happening during this interval.