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What does a Sankey diagram visualize?

  • Flow of water in a river
  • Flow of energy, materials, or other quantities between different nodes (correct)
  • Topography of a landscape
  • Population distribution in a city
  • Why were Sankey diagrams first invented?

  • To visualize the energy efficiency of a steam engine (correct)
  • To depict the growth of a plant from seed to flower
  • To display the migration patterns of birds
  • To map out the transportation routes of early trains
  • Which factor does the width of the arrows in a Sankey diagram represent?

  • Magnitude of the flow (correct)
  • Color contrast
  • Node size
  • Distance between nodes
  • In which fields have Sankey diagrams been widely used?

    <p>Engineering, economics, and environmental science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect to consider when creating an effective Sankey diagram?

    <p>Labeling the nodes and arrows clearly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical use case for Sankey diagrams?

    <p>Visualizing the flow of wind patterns across continents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What software tools can be used to create Sankey diagrams?

    <p>Spreadsheet programs, data visualization libraries, and dedicated Sankey diagram generators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose do Sankey diagrams serve in identifying areas for improvement?

    <p>Highlighting areas where efficiency improvements can be made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can one improve the clarity of a Sankey diagram?

    <p>By using a consistent color scheme throughout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sankey diagrams were first introduced by Matthew Henry Phineas Riall Sankey in 1888.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sankey diagrams primarily visualize the flow of water in a system.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the tips for creating effective Sankey diagrams is to use a variety of colors throughout the diagram.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sankey diagrams can only be created using specialized software tools.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The width of the arrows in a Sankey diagram represents the speed of the flow between nodes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sankey diagrams cannot be used to visualize complex systems.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sankey diagrams are commonly used in the field of animal behavior research.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sankey diagrams were initially created to visualize the energy efficiency of a wind turbine.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The nodes and arrows in a Sankey diagram should be labeled unclearly to maintain simplicity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sankey diagrams are limited to visualizing only one type of quantity flow between nodes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sankey diagrams can be used to visualize the flow of money through an economy.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first Sankey diagram was created in 1888 by Matthew Henry Phineas Riall Sankey.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the tips for creating effective Sankey diagrams is to use a consistent color scheme throughout the diagram.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Spreadsheet programs cannot be used to create Sankey diagrams.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The width of the arrows in a Sankey diagram represents the speed of the flow between nodes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sankey diagrams were initially developed to visualize the energy efficiency of a steam engine.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sankey diagrams are limited to visualizing only one type of quantity flow between nodes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Efficiency improvements cannot be identified using Sankey diagrams.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sankey diagrams have only been used in engineering and environmental science fields.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The nodes and arrows in a Sankey diagram should be labeled unclearly to maintain simplicity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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