A dot plot titled Number of Hours Spent on Homework goes from 1 to 6. There is 1 dot above 1, 5 dots above 2, 6 dots above 3, 4 dots above 4, 1 dot above 5, and 1 dot above 6. What is a dot plot and how do you read it? Check all that apply. A dot plot is a simple plot that displays data values as dots above a number line. Dot plots show the frequency with which a specific item appears in a data set. 3 students spent 4 hours on homework. 5 students spent 2 hours on homework. Dot plots show the distribution of the data. Students spent 1 to 6 hours on homework.

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.