Week 11: Daily 5 - Monday

Round 7.458 to the nearest hundredth.

Answer explanation

To round 7.458 to the nearest hundredth, look at the third decimal place (8). Since 8 is 5 or more, round up the second decimal place (5) to 6. Thus, 7.458 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 7.46.

You read a passage about how corn has been a key crop for centuries, how it’s used to make ethanol fuel today, and why some people think using corn for fuel is a problem. What is the main point the passage is trying to share?

• Corn is only used for making food products.

• Corn is a versatile crop used for food, fuel, and more, but its fuel use is debated.

• Ethanol fuel is always better than other fuels.

• Growing corn takes too much land.

Answer explanation

The passage highlights corn's versatility as a crop for food and fuel, while also discussing the debate surrounding its use for fuel, making the correct choice that corn's fuel use is a topic of discussion.

Which sentence uses two adjectives to describe corn kernels?

• The corn kernels are yellow and shiny.

• The corn kernels grow on cobs.

• The farmer picks corn kernels daily.

• The kernels are used in cooking.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The corn kernels are yellow and shiny.' because it uses two adjectives, 'yellow' and 'shiny', to describe the corn kernels, while the other options do not include any adjectives.

How does a polar bear’s thick fur help it survive in its Arctic ecosystem?

• It helps the polar bear swim faster.

• It keeps the polar bear warm in freezing temperatures.

• It allows the polar bear to hide from prey.

• It attracts fish for food.

Answer explanation

The thick fur of a polar bear acts as insulation, trapping air and retaining body heat, which is crucial for survival in the freezing Arctic temperatures.

Which Native American tribe, known for their intricate pottery and cliff dwellings, lived in the Southwest?

• Cherokee

• Anasazi (Ancestral Puebloans)

• Iroquois

• Sioux

Answer explanation

The Anasazi, also known as the Ancestral Puebloans, are renowned for their intricate pottery and cliff dwellings in the Southwest, distinguishing them from other tribes like the Cherokee, Iroquois, and Sioux.