6th Hour Academic Core Week 4

What is the polar vortex?

• A frozen drink

• a type of cloud

• a low pressure system trapping cold air near the poles

• a storm over the ocean

What causes a polar vortex to affect some places in the U.S.

• the jet stream moves cold air south

• ocean temperatures change

• lots of rain in an area

The plants continued to flourish in her garden.

What does flourish mean?

• bloom

• grow and develop successfully

• wither and die

The team was able to exult in their victory.

What does exult mean?

• celebrate with great joy

• being humble

• receiving a trophy

She talks about the importance of healthy eating, but has donuts and french fries for breakfast. This is an example of :

• a delicious meal

• hypocrisy

• flourishing

Choose the largest number:

• 0.4

• 0.04

• 0.42

• 0.33

Choose the smallest number:

• 0.003

• 0.3

• 0.02

• 0.01

One bag of fruit contains 2.5 pounds and another bag contains 2.15 pounds. Which bag has more fruit?

• 2.5

• 2.15

With his unique style, he was considered a renegade in the music industry.

What does renegade mean?

• a person who follows rules

• a team player

• a person who breaks away from the usual way of doing things

Which number is in the thousandths place?

12.345

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 2