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Describe a Graph in Words
Describe the shape in words: rising, falling, flat, steeper, and where it changes.
ExampleThe graph shows a cyclist’s distance from home over time.
Describe in words what is happening, including where it changes. Is the relationship linear?
The graph rises steadily, then stays flat, then rises steadily again. The cyclist rides at a steady speed for 2 hours, rests for 2 hours (distance is not changing), then rides on at the same speed as before. It is not linear — the steepness changes, so the rate of change is not constant.
1.The graph shows a cyclist’s distance from home over time.
Describe in words what is happening, including where it changes. Is the relationship linear?
2.The graph shows the charge left in a phone battery over time.
Describe in words what is happening, including where it changes. Is the relationship linear?
3.The graph shows the distance fallen by a dropped ball over time.
Describe in words what is happening, including where it changes. Is the relationship linear?
4.The graph shows the water level in a full tank with the tap closed.
Describe in words what is happening, including where it changes. Is the relationship linear?
5.The graph shows a walker’s distance from home over time.
Describe in words what is happening, including where it changes. Is the relationship linear?