Focus On Earth Science: California Grade 6

Chapter 13: Energy and Matter in Ecosystems

Math Practice

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1
How much more nitrogen is available in a sample of compost that is 0.5 percent nitrogen if the depth is increased from 1/4 inch to 2 inch?
A)0.5 lb
B)3.9 lb
C)4.4 lb
D)4.9 lb
2
How much more nitrogen is available in a sample of compost that is 1 percent nitrogen if the depth is increased from 1/2 inch to 2 inch?
A)6.6 lb
B)2.2 lb
C)8.8 lb
D)11 lb
3
How much more nitrogen is available in a sample of compost that is 1.5 percent nitrogen if the depth is increased from 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch?
A)0.8 lb
B)1.0 lb
C)1.8 lb
D)2.6 lb
4
How much more nitrogen is available in a sample of compost that is 2 percent nitrogen if the depth is increased from 1/8 inch to 2 inch?
A)17.6 lb
B)1.1 lb
C)16.5 lb
D)18.7 lb
5
How much more nitrogen is available in a sample of compost that is 2.5 percent nitrogen if the depth is increased from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch?
A)8.1 lb
B)2.7 lb
C)5.4 lb
D)2.7 lb
6
How much more nitrogen is available in a sample of compost that is 0.5 percent nitrogen if the depth is increased from 1 inch to 2 inch?
A)4.4 lb
B)2.2 lb
C)6.6 lb
D)8.8 lb
7
How much more nitrogen is available in a sample of compost that is 1 percent nitrogen if the depth is increased from 1/4 inch to 1 inch?
A)5.5 lb
B)1.1 lb
C)4.4 lb
D)3.3 lb
8
How much more nitrogen is available in a sample of compost that is 1.5 percent nitrogen if the depth is increased from 1/2 inch to 1 inch?
A)3.5 lb
B)7.0 lb
C)10.5 lb
D)1.5 lb
9
How much more nitrogen is available in a sample of compost that is 2 percent nitrogen if the depth is increased from 1/4 inch to 1 inch?
A)2.2 lb
B)6.6 lb
C)8.8 lb
D)11 lb
10
How much more nitrogen is available in a sample of compost that is 2.5 percent nitrogen if the depth is increased from 1/2 inch to 2 inch?
A)16.4 lb
B)5.4 lb
C)21.8 lb
D)27.2 lb
Grade 6
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