Characteristics of Graphs Worksheet
Explore and identify key characteristics of various types of graphs, including trends, scales, and components, for 7th-grade math.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the provided graphs and diagrams to help you.
1. Which characteristic of a graph helps you understand what the graph is about?
The color of the bars
The title of the graph
The size of the paper
The font used for numbers
2. What do the labels on the x-axis and y-axis tell you?
The creator of the graph
The units of measurement
The date the graph was made
The number of pages in the report
3. The of a graph tells us what information is being presented.
4. The are the lines that run horizontally and vertically on a graph, providing a framework for plotting data.
5. A helps to explain the symbols or colors used in a graph.
6. Observe the bar graph below. What trend can you identify regarding the sales from January to April?
7. A line graph is best used to show changes over time.
True
False
8. The scale of a graph determines the size of the graph.
True
False
Match each graph characteristic with its definition.
9. Title
a. Shows what each part of the graph represents.
10. Axis Labels
b. The overall subject of the graph.
11. Scale
c. Indicates the units of measurement on each axis.
12. Legend/Key
d. The range of values represented on the axes.