Read the information on page 2 of Unit 5 Lesson 4. Then explain the types of graphics both Ahmed and Elaine used:

Question

Ahmed wrote a science report about element called halogens. Instead of writing a whole paragraph about the elements' boiling and melting points, he included a graphic. Ahmed chose to show a table of the elements' boiling and melting points. The table made it easier for his readers to see and compare the information at a glance.

Elaine wrote about home usage of energy. Instead of writing a paragraph with a lot of numbers in it, she made a pie chart to show what she wanted to say. A pie chart is one kind of graph; and it, too, allows for the quick study and comparison of details.

Answer 1

Ahmed used a table as his graphic to display the boiling and melting points of the halogens, which allowed for easy comparison of the information. Elaine, on the other hand, used a pie chart to visually represent the data on home usage of energy. This type of graph provides a quick and easy way to analyze and compare the different categories. Both Ahmed and Elaine chose graphics that made it easier for their readers to understand and comprehend the information they were presenting.