multi-line graph
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Key Features of a Multi-Line Graph
A Multi-Line Graph should have the samekey points to it as a Bar Graph:• A Title• Both axis ruled• Clearly labelled unit of measurement on
both axis• Equal spacing on both axis• Numbers increasing at regular intervals
Key Features of a Multi-Line Graph
A Multi-Line Graph should have the same key points to it as a Bar Graph:
• The only main difference is that the horizontal labels should be on the point instead of in between the points
• And it needs a key
Creating a Multi-Line Graph The North and South Islands Population Growth
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1986 1996
12 lines down your page
14cm across your page
NORTH SOUTH
Compare North Island vs South Island
• Now you have completed your graph I want you to write 1 sentence describing what your graph is showing.
• e.g. The above Multi-line graph is showing us that . . .
Create your own Multi-Line Graph
• Use the following figures to create your own line graph.
• Remember the Key Features of a Multi-Line Graph.
• Complete graph and then put your hand up so I can check your graph.
How many People in the World?
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You will need 14 lines down your page – every 2 lines is equal to 1 Billion people
You will need 12cm across your page – every 2 cm is equal to 25 years
How many People in the World?
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Year Asia1850 600
1875 700
1900 900
1925 1,100
1950 1,300
1975 2,300
2000 3,600
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Year Africa1850 100
1875 100
1900 130
1925 200
1950 220
1975 320
2000 900
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Year Europe
1850 200
1875 300
1900 400
1925 500
1950 600
1975 800
2000 850
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Year America1850 160
1875 175
1900 195
1925 250
1950 380
1975 580
2000 805
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Year Total1850 1,000
1875 1,300
1900 1,600
1925 2,000
1950 2,500
1975 4,000
2000 6,000
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ASIAAFRICA
EUROPEAMERICA
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World Population Growth
• Now you have completed your graph I want you to write 2-3 sentences describing what your graph is showing.
• e.g. The above multi-line graph is showing us . . .