7 Changing the scale of the X axis

 

Step 1

There is no data for depths below 20 meters so the X axis should be formatted with 20 meters is the minimum X value. Double click on the X axis to open the Format Axis dialog box.

Step 2

Click on the Scale tab.  For the minimum Value on the X axis enter 20.  Click OK.

 

The graph should now look like the one to the right.

 

 

 

 

 

Question: What trend can be seen in the temperatures? 

Roll-over for Answer:

1994 and 1997 were warmer than previous years, but a clear trend is not apparent.

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