Question

when constructing a graph that compares the land areas of the five largest countries, you choose to depict the five areas with squares of different sizes. if the squares are drawn so that the areas are in proportion to the areas of the corresponding countries, is the resulting graph valid? why or why not? (1 point) yes, using area in graphs is never misleading. yes, the areas on the graph are drawn in proportion to the land areas. no, using area in graphs is always misleading. no, the areas on the graph are drawn in proportion to the land areas

Explanation:

When the areas of the squares in a graph are drawn in proportion to the land - areas of the countries, it is a valid way to represent the data. Using area in graphs can be a proper visual representation as long as the areas are proportional to the values being compared. However, it's not true that using area in graphs is never misleading (as visual perception can sometimes be misinterpreted), nor is it always misleading. The key here is the proportionality.

Answer:

Yes, the areas on the graph are drawn in proportion to the land areas.