Q2 7th Grade Proficiency Exam Review

Front

What does a negative number represent in geography?

Back

Negative numbers represent points below sea level.

Front

What does a positive number represent in geography?

Back

Positive numbers represent points above sea level.

Front

If a submarine is at -800 feet and ascends 275 feet, what is its new position?

Back

-525 feet.

Front

How do you calculate the difference in elevation between two points?

Back

Subtract the lower elevation from the higher elevation.

Front

A penguin is at -3.5 meters and his kids are at +0.5 meters. What is the difference in elevation?

Back

4 meters.

Front

What is the change in temperature from -6°F to 2°F?

Back

Increased, 8 degrees.

Front

If Oscar spent $200 and earned $500, what is the overall change in his savings after spending $127?

Back

$173.

Front

What is the sum of 4 and 5?

Back

9.

Front

What is the formula for finding the change in temperature?

Back

Change in temperature = Final temperature - Initial temperature.

Front

What is the significance of zero in temperature measurements?

Back

Zero can represent the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit and Celsius.