Question 13 of 22intermediate🔍 AnalyzeShort Answer2 marks

Why do you think the traffic was lesser and lesser each hour after 8 am all the way until noon?

Correct Answer

Traffic decreased each hour after 8 am until noon because most people have already reached their destinations (schools, offices, workplaces) by 9-10 am.

After the morning rush hour, there are fewer reasons for travel.

The majority of daily commuters have completed their journeys, resulting in progressively lower traffic volumes as the morning progresses toward noon.

Supporting Data from Bar Graph: The bar graph shows a declining trend: 1200 (7-8 am) → 1000 (8-9 am) → 800 (9-10 am) → 700 (10-11 am) → 600 (11 am-noon)

This pattern reflects the typical urban traffic cycle where morning rush hour is followed by a gradual decline.

Exercise: Figure it Out (Section 5) | Q: 4 | (Page Page 15)
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Explanation

The bar graph shows a declining trend: 1200 (7-8 am) → 1000 (8-9 am) → 800 (9-10 am) → 700 (10-11 am) → 600 (11 am-noon). This pattern reflects the typical urban traffic cycle where morning rush hour is followed by a gradual decline.

Solution Steps

  1. Most people reach their destinations (schools, offices, workplaces) by 9-10 am.

  2. After morning rush hour, there are fewer reasons for travel.

  3. Majority of daily commuters have completed their journeys.

  4. Bar graph shows declining trend: 1200 → 1000 → 800 → 700 → 600 vehicles per hour.

  5. Pattern reflects typical urban traffic cycle with morning rush hour followed by gradual decline.