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Antarctica experiences the hottest, driest, and windiest conditions.
Antarctica experiences the hottest, driest, and windiest conditions.
False (B)
The lowest temperature ever recorded was measured by remote satellite in Antarctica.
The lowest temperature ever recorded was measured by remote satellite in Antarctica.
True (A)
It is quite surprising that no native human population can survive the conditions of Antarctica.
It is quite surprising that no native human population can survive the conditions of Antarctica.
False (B)
The Lebombo Bone is one of the earliest mathematical artifacts of recorded history.
The Lebombo Bone is one of the earliest mathematical artifacts of recorded history.
The Ishango Bone features groupings of notches that may have been used to track time or moon cycles.
The Ishango Bone features groupings of notches that may have been used to track time or moon cycles.
Performing calculations with bones and making predictions requires no understanding of relationships among numbers.
Performing calculations with bones and making predictions requires no understanding of relationships among numbers.
Understanding properties of operations is a pre-algebra concept.
Understanding properties of operations is a pre-algebra concept.
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Antarctica
Antarctica
Earth's southernmost continent known for extreme cold, dryness, and wind.
Coldest temperature
Coldest temperature
The lowest temperature recorded was over -100°C in Antarctica.
Lebombo Bone
Lebombo Bone
An ancient artifact dated to about 35,000 BCE used for tracking numbers.
Ishango Bone
Ishango Bone
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Numerical information
Numerical information
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Relationship among numbers
Relationship among numbers
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Prerequisite knowledge
Prerequisite knowledge
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Mathematical artifacts
Mathematical artifacts
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Study Notes
Antarctica's Extreme Conditions
- Antarctica experiences the coldest, driest, and windiest conditions on Earth.
- The lowest recorded temperature is over -100°C.
- No native human populations can survive the harsh climate.
- Only explorers and scientists can endure extended stays.
Numerical Records and Tracking
- Humans have used methods to record numerical information for tens of thousands of years.
- Examples include the Lebombo Bone (approximately 35,000 BCE) and the Ishango Bone (approximately 20,000 BCE).
- These artifacts show deliberate notch groupings, possibly used to track time, moon cycles, or other information.
- Calculations and predictions rely on understanding relationships between numbers.
Importance of Number Sets and Operations
- Understanding number sets and operations is fundamental to algebra and trigonometry.
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