The bar graph illustrates data about the favourite recreational pursuits of children in two nations in 2007. Overall, Australians were more likely to do outdoor activities, whereas New Zealanders were more involved in indoor activities.
For Australian youths, the most popular activity was doing sporting activities, which accounted for approximately 28%. Next, a quarter of Australians enjoyed visiting parks. The third most popular leisure pursuits were video games and watching movies, which both attracted 15%. The least popular activities were reading, and art and craft, which accounted for about 10% and 7 %, respectively.
Turning to the young New Zealanders, the highest proportion of young people enjoyed doing art and craft, which accounted for 25% of them. This was followed by reading books and watching movies, which each accounted for roughly 17%. The proportion who played video games was only 15%. The least popular were trips to the park and playing sports at 13%.
The bar graph illustrates data about the
favourite
recreational pursuits of children in two nations in 2007.
Overall
, Australians were more likely to do outdoor
activities
, whereas New Zealanders were more involved in indoor activities.
For Australian youths, the most
popular
activity
was doing sporting
activities
, which
accounted
for approximately 28%.
Next
, a quarter of Australians enjoyed visiting parks. The third most
popular
leisure pursuits were video games and watching movies, which both attracted 15%. The least
popular
activities
were reading, and art and craft, which
accounted
for about 10% and 7 %,
respectively
.
Turning to the young New Zealanders, the highest proportion of young
people
enjoyed doing art and craft, which
accounted
for 25% of them. This
was followed
by reading books and watching movies, which each
accounted
for roughly 17%. The proportion who played video games was
only
15%. The least
popular
were trips to the park and playing sports at 13%.