Math Instinct - Reading Comprehension

Where does the term "dead reckoning" come from?

• Zombies were dead and I reckon they knew it

• A burial practice from long ago called "The Reckoning"

• Sailors used deductive reckoning to find their way at sea

Which of the following statements are TRUE about Ahmed? Check all that apply.

• He is the subject of a research paper about dead reckoning.

• He is the author of "The Math Instinct."

• He is an ant.

• He lives in Tunisia.

• He is a famous mathematician.

Explain the concept of "dead reckoning" in your own words.

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What two areas of mathematics does "dead reckoning" require accurate use of?

• Algebra & Geometry

• Calculus & Arithmetic

• Trigonometry & Arithmetic

• Geometry & Arithmetic

A "mariner" is best defined as...

• An astronaut

• An ant

• A sailor

• A professor

How does Keith Devlin support his claim that "the only way Ahmed can perform this daily feat is by using dead reckoning"?

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Explain why desert ants can't rely on scents and chemical trails to find their way home.

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Who is the author of "The Math Instinct"?

• Ahmed

• M.V. Srinivasan

• William Shakespeare

• Keith Devlin

Studies show that the desert ant measures distance by doing what?

• Counting steps

• Wearing an Apple Watch

• Following the stars

• Following a path of scents & chemicals

Explain why the desert ant's navigational instinct is not trivial.

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