1.   A bar graph ______.
    A. uses bars of different widths to compare data B. uses bars of different heights to compare data
    C. uses bars of different perimeters to compare data D. does not have a vertical axis
    Hint

  2.   A line graph _________________________.
    A. must have years labeled on the horizontal axis
    B. shows only increases in data
    C. does not have line segments connecting the data points
    D. is best used to show changes over time
    Hint

  3.   The bar graph below shows the number of people in Lisa's class with each pet preference. What conclusion can be made from the graph?
   
    A. Dogs are the best pets in the world. B. More people in Lisa's class prefer cats to fish.
    C. More people in Lisa's class prefer cats than dogs. D. About 40 people in Lisa's class prefer fish.
    Hint

  4.   The value of a normal car decreases as time passes. What would a line graph of this data look like?
    A. It would decrease from left to right. B. It would be a vertical line.
    C. It would be a horizontal line. D. It would increase from left to right.
    Hint

  5.   Which vertical bar graph represents the information given in the table?
   
    A. B.
    C. D.
    Hint



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