Understanding Graphic Sources
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on interpreting and analyzing information presented in various graphic sources such as charts, graphs, and diagrams.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Pay close attention to any graphic sources provided to help you answer the questions.
Graphic sources, such as charts, graphs, diagrams, and maps, are powerful tools for conveying information quickly and efficiently. They can summarize complex data, illustrate processes, or show relationships between different pieces of information. Understanding how to interpret these visuals is a key skill for any reader.
1. Study the bar graph below which shows the favorite subjects of 7th-grade students. Then, answer the questions that follow.
a. Which subject is the most popular among 7th graders?
b. How many more students prefer Science than History?
2. What is the primary purpose of a Venn diagram?
To show a sequence of events
To compare and contrast two or more sets of information
To list items in alphabetical order
To present a persuasive argument
3. Complete the following sentences using the correct terms related to graphic sources.
a. The of a map tells you what the symbols and colors represent.
b. A chart is best used to show parts of a whole, usually as percentages.
c. The horizontal line on a graph is typically called the axis.
4. Examine the simple flowchart below, which illustrates the process of making toast. Then, answer the question.
What is the final step in the process shown in the flowchart?
5. Think about a time you saw information presented in both a written paragraph and a graphic source (like a chart or diagram). In your opinion, what is one advantage of using a graphic source over a written paragraph to convey information?
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