1.   Find a possible description that matches the graph.
   
    A. Carlos is as tall as James, but Carlos is younger.
    B. Carlos is taller and older than James.
    C. Carlos is shorter and younger than James.
    D. Carlos is as tall as James, but Carlos is older.
    Hint

  2.   Each point on the graph represents one tulip. Which tulip is the shortest?
   
    A. Tulip I B. Tulip F
    C. Tulip G D. Tulip K
    Hint

  3.   The graph shows the number of cars in an intersection during the morning rush hour. At about what time is the intersection experiencing the most traffic?
   
    A. 9:00 A.M. B. 12:00 P.M.
    C. 8:00 A.M. D. 10:00 A.M.
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  4.   Which graph described below should have its points connected?
    A. The amount of rain fallen during the month.
    B. The number of vacations taken during the year.
    C. The noise level of a crowd in a stadium during a soccer match.
    D. The number of books read throughout the middle grades.
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  5.   The graph shows temperatures recorded, on the hour, between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M. for a city in the Midwest in June. Why does it make sense to connect the points on this graph?
   
    A. The temperature existed between the times recorded on the graph.
    B. The temperature does not change between the points on the graph.
    C. Connected points on a graph show a pattern in the data.
    D. Any and all points shown on a graph should always be connected.
    Hint



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