During a snowstorm, Adriel tracked the amount of snow on the ground. When the storm began, there were 3 inches of snow on the ground. For the first 3 hours of the storm, snow fell at a constant rate of 1 inch per hour. The storm then stopped for 5 hours and then started again at a constant rate of 3 inches per hour for the next 6 hours. Make a graph showing the inches of snow on the ground over time using the data that Adriel collected.

Here's the graph showing the amount of snow on the ground over time during the storm based on Adriel's observations. The graph illustrates the different phases of snow accumulation:

1. **Initial snow (3 inches)** and gradual increase during the first 3 hours (up to 6 inches).
2. **No snow accumulation** during the next 5 hours, keeping the snow level constant at 6 inches.
3. **Rapid accumulation** in the last 6 hours, leading to a final snow depth of 24 inches.

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Here are some related questions you might find interesting:

1. How would the graph change if the second phase of snow had a different rate, such as 2 inches per hour?
2. What would the graph look like if the storm paused for only 2 hours instead of 5 hours?
3. How does changing the initial snow amount (e.g., starting with 0 inches) affect the graph?
4. Can you calculate the total amount of snow that fell during the storm?
5. How would a sudden melting period during the pause affect the graph?

**Tip**: When graphing real-world data, always consider labeling key points and including a legend if multiple datasets are plotted.

Explore how snow accumulation varied over time during a storm based on Adriel's observations. This problem involves arithmetic calculations and linear equations to model the snowfall rates. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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