Using Graphs and Visual Data in Science | Process of Science | Quiz

What information is shown on the x-axis of the graph?

time

sea level

deviation

error
What information is shown on the y-axis of the graph?

time

sea level

deviation

error
Which statement best describes the error associated with the measurements displayed in this graph?

The error increases with time.

The error decreases with time.

The error stays the same over time.

There is no error with these measurements.
Which of the following statements best describes the trend of sea level as shown in the graph?

Sea level jumps around a lot over time.

Sea level decreases steadily through time.

Sea level increases steadily through time.

Sea level increases, but not steadily.
Which measurements have less error associated with them - the red or blue measurements?

Blue

Both have the same amount of error.

Neither has any error associated with it.

Red
Review the topographic map shown below of a portion of the Warren Peak USGS 7.5’. Based on this image, what kind of information does this map provide?

the elevation and contours of the Warren Peak area

the GPS location of specific peaks in the area

the names of all the geologic features in the area

the soil composition of the Warren Peak area
Why is it useful to present data in a visual way, rather than simply listing it?

Visual representations break up the text in a scientific article so it is easier to read.

Visual representations let us see things we can’t see otherwise, such as trends.

Visual representations let us see where we made errors in our data collection.

Visual representations make reading scientific articles more interesting.