Skills in Social Studies

The Multi-Line Graph

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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12 lines down your page

14cm across your page

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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

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1900 130

1925 200

1950 220

1975 320

2000 900

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Year Europe

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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

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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 . . .

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Key Features of a Line Graph

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