Understanding Negative Numbers and Rational Numbers

What is the freezing point of water in degrees Celsius?

• 5 degrees Celsius

• 100 degrees Celsius

• 32 degrees Celsius

• 0 degrees Celsius

If a thermometer shows a temperature between 0 and -5 degrees Celsius, what could be the approximate temperature?

• 1 degree Celsius

• -2 degrees Celsius

• -3 degrees Celsius

• -6 degrees Celsius

Which thermometer shows the highest temperature?

• Second thermometer

• Fourth thermometer

• Third thermometer

• First thermometer

If the temperature outside is -4 degrees Celsius, how does it compare to -3 degrees Celsius?

• Cannot be determined

• Same

• Warmer

• Colder

What is the vertical position of the seagull relative to sea level?

• 0 meters

• 3 meters

• -3 meters

• 10 meters

How far above the octopus is the albatross?

• 20 meters

• 15 meters

• 10 meters

• 5 meters

If a clownfish is 2 meters below the surface, what is its position relative to the dolphin at 3 meters?

• 8 meters below

• Same level

• 5 meters above

• 5 meters below

Which number is farthest from zero on a number line?

• -3

• 7

• 0

• 3

What is the absolute value of -3?

• -3

• 3

• 6

• 0

Which of the following is the smallest rational number?

• 1/2

• -1/4

• 8/10

• -9/8