WAEC Geography 2017 Question 12

Question 12

Statistical Maps and Diagrams

Which of the following types of bar graphs shows increases and decreases compared with a given average?

  1. A.Divided bar graph
  2. B.Group bar graph
  3. C.Divergent bar graph
  4. D.Percentage bar graph
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Divergent bar graph)

Explanation

A divergent bar graph draws bars above or below a base line (e.g. an average) to show gains and losses.