Grade 6 Science: Graphing Basics
A worksheet for 6th-grade students to practice interpreting and creating various types of graphs, aligning with NGSS standards.
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Grade 6 Science: Graphing Basics
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided space for your answers.
1. Which type of graph is best for showing parts of a whole?
Bar Graph
Line Graph
Pie Chart
Scatter Plot
2. What is the independent variable in an experiment?
The variable that is measured
The variable that is changed by the scientist
The variable that stays the same
The conclusion of the experiment
3. The axis is typically used for the independent variable.
4. A graph needs a to tell what the graph is about.
5. A line graph is best for showing changes over time.
True
False
6. The dependent variable is plotted on the x-axis.
True
False
7. A scientist measures the growth of a plant over four weeks. What would be the independent variable and the dependent variable in this experiment?
8. Observe the bar graph below and answer the questions.
a) Which color is the most popular?
b) How many students chose Blue as their favorite color?
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