FOA Spiral Review Hmwk 2.1

Front

What is the elevation of a diver who is at -18 feet and descends to a cave that is 4 times as far from the surface?

Back

-72 feet

Front

If an elephant lost 24 pounds over 6 months, what is the average weight loss per month?

Back

-4 pounds

Front

If the outside temperature is -20 degrees and rises at 5 degrees per hour, how long until it reaches 0 degrees?

Back

4 hours

Front

What is the total change in field position if a football team lost 4 yards on two consecutive plays?

Back

-8 yards

Front

Which of the following numbers is irrational: √8, ¾, 2, -1.325?

Back

√8

Front

Define an integer.

Back

An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What is the definition of elevation in terms of sea level?

Back

Elevation is the height of a point relative to sea level.

Front

What does it mean for a temperature to rise at a certain rate?

Back

It means the temperature increases by a specific number of degrees per unit of time.

Front

What is the formula to calculate average change?

Back

Average change = Total change / Number of intervals.

Front

What is the significance of negative numbers in real-world contexts?

Back

Negative numbers can represent values below a reference point, such as sea level or zero.