TASK 1
Define the
following terms:
TASK 2
Differentiate
the following terms:
TASK 3
Read this article.
List the ways that the article’s author suggests that the metric system
is superior to the imperial system.
TASK 4
In the content
section, there is a chart of wood species, their uses and characteristics. Click here to see
this chart. Create a list of 10
different types of characteristics that we as humans consider in regards to
wood.
TASK 5
Convert the
following to millimeters:
a)
24
cm
b)
1.2
cm
c)
3.5
m
d)
1.3
km
Convert the
following to inches:
e)
2
ft
f)
7
ft, 3 inches
g)
4.5
ft
h)
1.5
miles
When measuring
something in inches, we use fractions to specify parts of an inch. Therefore, it is important to be able to
quickly manipulate fractions. Simplify
the following fractions.
i)
12/16
j)
6/8
k)
18/32
l)
2/4
TASK 6
Answer the
following short questions.
a)
Tasha
wants to build a snowboard. To start,
she needs a board that is 32 and 1/2 inches long. However, after cutting her board, she
measures it at 32 and 10/16 inches. How
much does she need to remove?
b)
Miranda
has to cut her ringuette stick so that it is 9.5 inches shorter than her
height. If she is 5 ft, 6 and 3/4 inches
tall, how long does she need to cut her stick?