Real-World Slope

Explain how a ski slope is an example of slope in the real world.

• The color of the snow on the slope

• The temperature of the air on the slope

• The number of skiers on the slope

• The incline or steepness of the terrain that skiers navigate down.

In what way does a water slide demonstrate the concept of slope?

• The color of the slide affects the speed and direction of the water flow.

• The length of the slide affects the speed and direction of the water flow.

• The angle of the slide affects the speed and direction of the water flow.

• The material of the slide affects the speed and direction of the water flow.

Describe how a road or highway uses slope for practical purposes.

• Slope is used to increase the risk of accidents on the road.

• Slope is used to facilitate drainage and prevent water accumulation.

• Slope is used to create speed bumps for traffic control.

• Slope is used to make the road more slippery during rainy weather.

How does a playground slide make use of slope?

• The playground slide makes use of slope by having a downward incline.

• The playground slide makes use of slope by having an upward incline.

• The playground slide makes use of slope by being completely flat.

• The playground slide makes use of slope by having a sideways incline.

In what way does a roller coaster track demonstrate the concept of slope?

• The number of people on the roller coaster

• The color of the track

• How long the wait-lines must be

• The speed of the roller coaster

Describe how a farmer uses slope in the layout of their fields.

• Farmers use slope to create obstacles for their livestock.

• Farmers use slope to attract more sunlight to their fields.

• Farmers use slope to increase the risk of soil erosion.

• Farmers use slope to control water runoff and soil erosion.

What letter is located at (8, 5)?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Find the slope

• -5/3

• -3/5

• 5/3

• 3/5

Find the slope:

• 3/4

• 4/3

• -3/4

• -4/3

Find the slope of the line.

• Undefined

• 0

• 1

• -1