Week 11: Daily 5 - Friday

Round 3.672 to the nearest tenth

• 3.7

• 3.67

• 3.57

• 3.60

Answer explanation

To round 3.672 to the nearest tenth, look at the hundredths place (7). Since 7 is 5 or greater, round up the tenths place (6) to 7, resulting in 3.7.

ELA (Text Evidence, RI.5.1): You read a passage about why corn-based ethanol is a tricky topic. It says that using more corn for fuel makes food like tortillas and cereal cost more. Which fact from the passage shows why ethanol is controversial?

• Corn is a crop grown in many states.

• Using corn for ethanol makes food prices go up.

• Corn is used to feed animals like pigs.

• Ethanol is made from corn’s sugar.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Using corn for ethanol makes food prices go up,' highlights the controversy of ethanol because it directly links corn usage for fuel to increased food costs, affecting consumers.

Grammar (Adjectives and Adverbs): Which sentence uses an adjective and an adverb to describe a corn harvest?

• The farmer grows corn every year.

• The bountiful harvest swiftly fills the barn.

• The corn is tall and green.

• The farmer sells corn locally.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The bountiful harvest swiftly fills the barn,' uses 'bountiful' as an adjective to describe the harvest and 'swiftly' as an adverb to describe how the harvest fills the barn.

Science (Water Cycle and Ecosystems): In a forest ecosystem, how does precipitation in the water cycle help plants and animals?

• It cools the air for animals.

• It provides water for plants to grow and animals to drink.

• It breaks down rocks in the soil.

• It helps animals hide from predators.

Answer explanation

Precipitation is essential in a forest ecosystem as it provides water, which is crucial for plant growth and serves as a drinking source for animals. This sustains the entire ecosystem.

Social Studies (Native American Tribes): Which tribe, known for their kachina dolls and mesa villages, lived in the Southwest?

• Navajo

• Cherokee

• Hopi

• Sioux

Answer explanation

The Hopi tribe is known for their kachina dolls and traditional mesa villages in the Southwest. The other tribes listed, such as Navajo, Cherokee, and Sioux, do not have this specific cultural association.