Week 11: Daily 5 - Tuesday

What is the sum of 4.23 + 1.56

Answer explanation

To find the sum of 4.23 and 1.56, add the two numbers: 4.23 + 1.56 = 5.79. However, the correct answer choice is not listed, indicating a possible error in the options provided.

1. You read a passage that says turning corn into ethanol fuel helps reduce harmful gases from cars. Because of this, the environment stays cleaner, and farmers get more business. What happens because corn is used for ethanol? What happens because corn is used for ethanol?

• More corn is used for animal feed.

• The environment is cleaner, and farmers earn more money.

• Corn prices drop for everyone.

• Farmers need less land to grow corn.

Answer explanation

Using corn for ethanol leads to a cleaner environment and increased income for farmers, as stated in the passage. This directly supports the correct answer choice.

Which sentence uses an adverb to describe how a farmer plants corn?

• The farmer plants corn in fields.

• The farmer neatly plants corn in rows.

• The farmer grows healthy corn.

• The farmer sells corn locally.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'The farmer neatly plants corn in rows.' because 'neatly' is an adverb that describes how the farmer plants the corn, indicating the manner of planting.

What process in the water cycle occurs when water from lakes and rivers turns into vapor and rises into the air?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Collection

Answer explanation

The process where water from lakes and rivers turns into vapor and rises into the air is called evaporation. This is a key step in the water cycle, allowing water to transition from liquid to gas.

Which tribe, known for their horse culture and warrior traditions, lived on the Great Plains?

• Comanche

• Hopi

• Seminole

• Navajo

Answer explanation

The Comanche tribe was renowned for their horse culture and warrior traditions, thriving on the Great Plains. They were skilled horsemen and played a significant role in the history of the region.