Math Think Sheet
"Around the World in Eighty Days"

 

Directions:

The questions should be answered in a short paragraph form using complete sentences. Answer all questions as a group and follow previously assigned group roles. Generate a word-processed final copy.

 

Question One:

As you noticed from your data, the land/sea distance was normally greater than the air distance. Which pair of cities, where the land/sea distance was greater, had the largest discrepancy? What do you think is the reasoning for this?

 

 

 

 

Question Two:

Which pair of cities, where the land/sea distance was greater, had the smallest discrepancy? Why do you think this occurred?

 

 

 

Question Three:

Did any of the pairs of cities have an air distance greater than the land/sea distance? Why do you think this happened?