Chapter 1 Skill Building: Reading a Circle Graph
 
 

Background

Circle, line, and bar graphs are used for an easy visual comparison between multiple items. Use the circle graphs to compare amount of rainfall in three coastal areas of Washington State.

Activities

Read a Circle Graph


1. What do these circle graphs represent?

 

2. Compare the amount of rainfall between the Hoh Rain Forest and the ocean beaches for the spring months.  What is the difference? What place receives more rainfall?

 

3. Which place receives the most rainfall during the winter?

 

4. Which place would be the best place to visit to avoid rain during the summer? Explain your answer.

 

5. Which place has the rainiest fall?