The Australian Bureau of Statistics Now Uses Dot Charts Instead

question 19

Multiple Choice

The Australian Bureau of Statistics now uses dot charts instead of bar charts because

• A)the eye picks up the value more quickly,making dot charts easier to interpret
• B)dot charts are bigger than all other charts and are therefore easier to read
• C)bar charts do not effectively highlight the main points
• D)they received many complaints about the inaccuracy of bar charts

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Definitions:

Precipitation

Any form of water - liquid or solid - that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

Undercutting

The process of eroding the base or lower part of a structure or landform, often leading to its collapse or the formation of overhangs.

Volcanic Eruption

The process of magma, ash, and gases being expelled from a volcano, which can have significant impacts on landscapes, atmospheres, and human populations.

Oversteepening

A geomorphological process where slopes become excessively steep in relation to the stability of their materials and gravitational forces, often leading to landslides.