Namedatemath Graded Assignment Unit Test Part 2 Unit 4 2016

Namedatemath Graded Assignment Unit Test Part 2 Unit 4 2016

Identify and organize key elements from a physics and geometry-based assessment involving depths, comparisons, coordinate plotting, and distance calculations, culminating in the identification of geometric shapes and optimal placement based on distance metrics.

Answer all questions thoroughly and show all required work, including calculations where applicable.

Paper For Above instruction

Part 1: Sea Life Depths and Comparisons

A biologist observed various sea creatures at different depths relative to sea level, recording their positions both above and below sea level. The recorded data include:

  • Hermit crab: 2 feet above sea level
  • Clam: at sea level (0 ft)
  • Snapper: at an unspecified depth (assumed below sea level)
  • Redfish: also at an unspecified depth (assumed below sea level)

To analyze these depths, it is essential to interpret and order their locations. The first step involves organizing the creatures by their depths from deepest to shallowest. Based on common knowledge that the clam is at sea level, and assuming the snapper and redfish are below sea level, we assign depths that fit their context. For illustration, suppose the snapper is at -3 ft and the redfish at -5 ft (below sea level). The order from deepest to highest would be:

  • Redfish: 5 ft below sea level
  • Snapper: 3 ft below sea level
  • Clam: at sea level (0 ft)
  • Hermit crab: 2 ft above sea level

Thus, the creatures in order from deepest to highest are: Redfish, Snapper, Clam, Hermit crab.

Next, compare the depths of the hermit crab and the redfish. The hermit crab is located 2 ft above sea level, while the redfish is 5 ft below sea level. A statement reflecting this comparison could be: "The hermit crab is 7 feet higher than the redfish."

Part 2: Plotting and Connecting Points

In a coordinate plane, points A, B, C, and D are plotted based on given coordinates. After plotting these points, the task is to connect them in order: A to B, B to C, C to D, and D back to A. This creates a geometric shape. The shape formation can be determined by analyzing the connections and side lengths.

For example, if the points form a four-sided figure with equal sides and right angles, the shape could be a square; if opposite sides are equal and angles are not necessarily right, it could be a rectangle. If the sides are unequal and angles are not right, it might be a quadrilateral such as a trapezoid or irregular polygon. Visual plotting on graph paper is recommended for precise classification.

Part 3: Optimal Placement of a Fountain Based on Distance

A park designer aims to position a fountain that is simultaneously close to both a slide and a swing, represented on a coordinate grid. Each unit on the grid corresponds to 100 feet. The task involves calculating the distance from the potential fountain location to the slide and swing, using the distance formula:

d = √[(x₂ − x₁)² + (y₂ − y₁)²]

Here, the x and y coordinates of each object are given, or can be inferred from the grid. Suppose the slide is at coordinates (-5, 5), and the swings are at (-5, 1). To find the best position for the fountain, likely at the midpoint, the calculations are as follows:

  • Distance from the slide to the fountain:

d = √[ (x_f − (-5))² + (y_f − 5)² ]

  • Distance from the swings to the fountain:

d = √[ (x_f − (-5))² + (y_f − 1)² ]

By calculating these distances for various potential fountain locations, the designer can identify the point minimizing total distance to both features, ensuring proximity to both.

Conclusion

This assessment integrates understanding of depths and comparisons within marine biology context, spatial plotting and shape identification in coordinate geometry, and distance computation for practical park planning. The overarching goal is to develop skills in organizing data, visualizing geometric relationships, and applying mathematical formulas to real-world scenarios.

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