Question detail
Which of the following is an example of a resource that can be represented in a graph?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water
Question
- A. The color of a mineral
- B. The amount of water used in agriculture over time
- C. The taste of a food product
- D. The texture of soil
Answer
The correct option is The amount of water used in agriculture over time. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to extract and interpret resource information from charts, graphs and tables. (WS 3.2; MS 2c, 4a) in the subtopic Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development.
Explanation
The correct option is The amount of water used in agriculture over time. The amount of water used in agriculture over time is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to extract and interpret resource information from charts, graphs and tables. (WS 3.2; MS 2c, 4a). This belongs to the subtopic Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development within Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development.
Common mistake
Misinterpreting Graphs
Students often misinterpret the data presented in graphs, leading to incorrect conclusions about resource information.
Carefully analyze the axes, scales, and trends in the graph before drawing conclusions. Practice extracting specific data points and relating them to the context of the question.
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