A Disadvantage of Stacked-Column Charts and Stacked-Bar Charts Is That

question 46

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of stacked-column charts and stacked-bar charts is that

• A)they do not include all the values of the variable.
• B)they cannot be used to compare relative values of quantitative variables for the same category.
• C)it can be difficult to perceive small differences in areas.
• D)they are only used when many quantitative variables need to be displayed.

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Definitions:

Arid Climate

A dry climate with very little precipitation, insufficient to sustain much plant life, typically found in desert regions.

Slope Failures

A general term for various types of mass wasting or landslides that occur when a slope becomes unstable and collapses.

Rate of Movement

The speed at which a certain object or substance moves through space or a medium.

Unconsolidated

Referring to sediments or materials that are loosely held together or not cemented, often allowing for the easy movement of water or air.