Introduction To Reading Tables & Graphs

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    Looking at the COLUMNS of data, how many Houses are we looking at?

    • THREE
    • FOUR
    • FIVE
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This quiz tests the ability to interpret data from tables and graphs, focusing on identifying headings, counting rows and columns, and analyzing specific data points.

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  • 2. 
    Looking at the graph:On which day of the week did the baby have the highest temperature? - ProProfs

    Looking at the graph:On which day of the week did the baby have the highest temperature?

    • Sunday

    • Monday

    • Tuesday

    • Wednesday

    Correct Answer
    A. Monday
    Explanation
    On the graph, the highest point we can see is on Monday. There are no other points on the graph higher than this.

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  • 3. 
    True or False? In the pie chart, Romance is the most popular movie genre. - ProProfs

    True or False? In the pie chart, Romance is the most popular movie genre.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    When we look at the pie chart, we can see that Comedy is the most popular movie genre with a 27% slice of the pie. Romance is 14%.

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  • 4. 
    Looking at the bar chart, what was the population in the USA in 2011? - ProProfs

    Looking at the bar chart, what was the population in the USA in 2011?

    • 1.2 billion

    • 200 million

    • 300 million

    • 230 million

    Correct Answer
    A. 300 million
    Explanation
    To find this answer, we need to look at the column which reads "USA". We then go across to the scale to see the number in millions. When we do this, the number we can see is approximately 300 (million).

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  • 5. 
    Which house has the most people living in it? - ProProfs

    Which house has the most people living in it?

    • HOUSE 1

    • HOUSE 2

    • HOUSE 3

    • HOUSE 4

    Correct Answer
    A. HOUSE 3
    Explanation
    To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Number of occupants (people in house)". We can see that HOUSE 3 has 10 people in it, which is the most of the four houses.

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  • 6. 
    What is the surplus/(deficit) for Civil works? - ProProfs

    What is the surplus/(deficit) for Civil works?

    • $14,671

    • $20,977

    • $35,648

    • $98,387

    Correct Answer
    A. $14,671
    Explanation
    To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Civil words", and look at the COLUMN "Surplus/(Deficit)".

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  • 7. 
    In 2011, which city was the most populated? - ProProfs

    In 2011, which city was the most populated?

    • China

    • India

    • USA

    • Indonesia

    • Brazil

    Correct Answer
    A. China
    Explanation
    You can see from the bar chart that the tallest blue block is China. When you look up the scale, you can see that China's population in 2011 was over 1,300 million (=1.3 billion).

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  • 8. 
    Looking at the graph:What was the baby's temperature on Friday? - ProProfs

    Looking at the graph:What was the baby's temperature on Friday?

    • 36.5 degrees

    • 37.0 degrees

    • 37.5 degrees

    • 38.0 degrees

    Correct Answer
    A. 37.0 degrees
    Explanation
    On the graph, when we look at Friday and follow the scale, we can see the point crosses at 37.0 degrees.

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  • 9. 
    What is the total expenditure for public order and safety? - ProProfs

    What is the total expenditure for public order and safety?

    • $32,219

    • $161,812

    • $27,808

    • $39,759

    Correct Answer
    A. $39,759
    Explanation
    To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Total" for "Public order and safety", and look at the COLUMN "Expenditure".

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  • 10. 
    Look at the table and choose the best answer to answer these questions.What is the income for council administration? - ProProfs

    Look at the table and choose the best answer to answer these questions.What is the income for council administration?

    • $53,280

    • $206,919

    • $141,021

    • $260,199

    Correct Answer
    A. $206,919
    Explanation
    To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Council administration", and look at the COLUMN "Income".

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  • 11. 
    Which houses have blocked drains? - ProProfs

    Which houses have blocked drains?

    • HOUSE 1

    • HOUSE 2

    • HOUSE 3

    • HOUSE 4

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. HOUSE 3
    A. HOUSE 4
    Explanation
    To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Blocked drains". In this row, we can see that House 3 has a blocked bathroom drain, and House 4 has a blocked sink in the kitchen.

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  • 12. 
    Which houses need rubbish bins? - ProProfs

    Which houses need rubbish bins?

    • HOUSE 1

    • HOUSE 2

    • HOUSE 3

    • HOUSE 4

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. HOUSE 2
    A. HOUSE 4
    Explanation
    To find this answer, we need to look at the ROW "Rubbish bins". In this row, we can see that House 2 has no bin, and House 4 has a broken bin.

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  • 13. 
    What are the top 3 movie genres as shown in this pie chart? - ProProfs

    What are the top 3 movie genres as shown in this pie chart?

    • Drama

    • Horror

    • Romance

    • Comedy

    • Action

    • Foreign

    • Science Fiction

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Romance
    A. Comedy
    A. Action
    Explanation
    We can see that Comedy (27%), Action (18%) and Romance (14%), have the 3 biggest slices in the pie chart.

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  • 14. 
    How many ROWS of data are in the above table? - ProProfs

    How many ROWS of data are in the above table?

    • FIVE

    • SIX

    • SEVEN

    • EIGHT

    Correct Answer
    A. SEVEN
    Explanation
    There are SEVEN rows of data. Did you mistakenly count the HEADINGS as well?

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    Please watch the video below.

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    Please watch the video below.

  • 17. 

    Please watch this video for some tips on reading graphs.

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