Understanding Graphs in Science
A science worksheet for 6th graders focusing on interpreting and creating various types of graphs, including bar graphs and line graphs.
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Understanding Graphs in Science
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided space for your responses.
1. What type of graph is best suited to show changes over a continuous period of time?
Bar graph
Line graph
Pie chart
Pictograph
2. The horizontal axis on a graph is typically called the:
Y-axis
Vertical axis
X-axis
Legend
1. A graph helps us to visually represent .
2. The title of a graph tells us what the graph is all .
3. The shows what each color or symbol on a graph represents.
Look at the bar graph below, which shows the favorite colors of a group of 6th graders:
1. Which color is the most popular among the 6th graders?
2. How many more students prefer Red than Green?
Imagine you measured the temperature outside every hour for 5 hours. Here are your readings:
Hour 1: 15°C Hour 2: 17°C Hour 3: 18°C Hour 4: 16°C Hour 5: 14°C
Draw a line graph in the space below to represent this data. Remember to label your axes and give your graph a title.
1. A line graph is always used to compare different categories.
True
False
2. The vertical axis on a graph is also known as the Y-axis.
True
False
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