Sharpen your ACT Science skills with this quiz focused on analyzing graphs, tables, and trends—perfect for understanding experimental results and data interpretation. Strengthen your ability to read, compare, and draw conclusions from scientific charts and visual representations.
A line graph shows the population of bees in a field increasing from 200 to 500 over four months, then dropping to 300 in the next two months. Based on this trend, what is the most likely description of the population pattern?
Explanation: The population first rises significantly before dropping, indicating an initial increase followed by a decrease. The option 'A gradual decrease throughout' is incorrect because the population grew at first. 'A steady population with no change' does not match the changing values. 'An immediate drop then a recovery' reverses the actual pattern observed.
If a table shows average plant height in centimeters for four types—rose (35), daisy (25), lily (30), and tulip (28)—which type is the tallest according to the data?
Explanation: According to the numbers in the table, the rose has the largest height at 35 centimeters, making it the tallest type listed. 'Daisy', 'Lily', and the typo 'Tuilp' are all shorter, with heights less than 35. The typo option 'Tuilp' (intended as 'Tulip') is also shorter and not the highest.
A bar graph presents rainfall for four months: March (5 inches), April (8 inches), May (6 inches), and June (4 inches). Which month had the least amount of rainfall?
Explanation: June had the lowest rainfall at 4 inches, which is less than any other month displayed. April and May had greater rainfall, at 8 and 6 inches respectively. 'Marth' is a misspelled version of 'March', which also had more rainfall than June.
A scatterplot shows points closely lined up from the lower left to the upper right. What type of correlation does this pattern suggest between the two variables measured?
Explanation: Points moving from lower left to upper right indicate a positive correlation, meaning as one variable increases, so does the other. The option 'A negative corrolation' (with a misspelling) actually describes the opposite trend. 'No correlation' would look like a random scatter, not a line. 'A static relation' is not the correct term for a pattern on a scatterplot.
A table lists the temperatures at noon each day: Monday (71°F), Tuesday (73°F), Wednesday (75°F), and Thursday (77°F). If this trend continues, what is the best estimate for Friday's noon temperature?
Explanation: The temperatures increase by 2 degrees each day, so the best prediction for Friday is 79°F. '69°F' represents a decrease and does not fit the trend. The repeated '75°F' is the value for Wednesday, not Friday. '77 F' repeats Thursday's value and is missing the degree symbol.