Background

Circle, line, and bar graphs are used for an easy visual comparison between multiple items. People use line graphs to show trends in data over time. Use the given data to compare population density in six states.

Activities

1. What information is presented in this line graph?
   
   
2. What state has the largest population density per square mile?
   
   
3. What state has the smallest population density per square miles?
   
   
4. What is the difference between the Washington and Oregon's population density?
   
   
5. Why do you think New Jersey's population per square mile is so much greater than any other state represented on the graph?