Qualitative Graphs Worksheet
Explore qualitative graphs by interpreting and sketching scenarios that represent relationships between quantities without specific numerical values.
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Read each scenario carefully and answer the questions or sketch the graph that best represents the situation.
1. The graph below shows the temperature of a cup of hot coffee over time. Which statement best describes the graph?
The coffee cooled down quickly at first, then more slowly.
The coffee stayed hot for a long time, then cooled rapidly.
The coffee's temperature increased over time.
The coffee cooled at a constant rate.
2. Sketch a qualitative graph that shows the height of a bouncing ball over time. Label your axes.
3. A qualitative graph shows the relationship between two quantities without using specific values. Instead, it focuses on the of change.
4. A horizontal line on a qualitative graph indicates that the quantity on the vertical axis is increasing.
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5. Describe a real-world scenario that could be represented by a qualitative graph showing a quantity decreasing at a constant rate.