Looking at this final zoomed-in portion of the graph, I can see the draining phase clearly. The water level decreases from 25 cm at approximately 16 minutes to 0 cm at 20 minutes. This shows a linear decrease over 4 minutes.
Since I've now examined all parts of the graph and you mentioned there's a task associated with this image, I should consider what common problems might be asked about such a graph. Given the context of "Bath Time!" and the three distinct phases (filling, bathing, draining), typical questions might include:
- How long did it take to fill the tub? (Answer: 10 minutes, from 0 to 10 minutes)
- How long was the person in the bath? (Answer: 6 minutes, from 10 to 16 minutes)
- How long did it take to drain the tub? (Answer: 4 minutes, from 16 to 20 minutes)
- What was the rate of filling? (Answer: 25 cm / 10 min = 2.5 cm/min)
- What was the rate of draining? (Answer: 25 cm / 4 min = 6.25 cm/min)
Without specific instructions, I'll provide a comprehensive analysis of the graph, answering the most likely questions that could be associated with this "Bath Time!" problem.
The graph titled "Bath Time!" shows how the water height in a bathtub changes over time (in minutes). The y-axis represents water height in centimeters, ranging from 0 to 30 cm, while the x-axis represents time from 0 to 20 minutes.
The graph displays three distinct phases:
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Filling Phase (0-10 minutes): The water level rises from 0 cm to 25 cm. This took 10 minutes.
2.
Bathing Phase (10-16 minutes): The water level remains constant at 25 cm. This indicates someone is in the bath for 6 minutes (16 - 10 = 6).
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Draining Phase (16-20 minutes): The water level decreases from 25 cm to 0 cm. This took 4 minutes (20 - 16 = 4).
Based on this analysis, here are the key answers to potential questions:
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Time to fill the tub: 10 minutes
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Duration of bath: 6 minutes
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Time to drain the tub: 4 minutes
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Rate of filling: 25 cm ÷ 10 min = 2.5 cm/minute
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Rate of draining: 25 cm ÷ 4 min = 6.25 cm/minute
The graph provides a complete picture of the entire bath time process, showing not just when the water is being added or removed, but also the duration of the actual bathing period when the water level remains constant.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of graphing stories worksheet.