Zero: Real-world Applications in Travel & Maps

Mathematics
Grade 6
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet exploring the concept of Zero in the context of gradients and slopes related to travel and maps for Grade 6 students.

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Zero: Real-world Applications in Travel & Maps

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Practice Questions

Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
What is the gradient of a horizontal line on a graph?
[2 marks]
2.
A map shows a straight road running east-west. The elevation remains constant along the road. What is the gradient of this road?
[2 marks]
3.
Plot a horizontal line on the grid where y=5. What is the gradient of this line?
[2 marks]
4.
Calculate the gradient of a road that runs east-west and has no change in elevation.
[2 marks]
5.
If a line on a map has a gradient of zero, what does this say about the slope of the road?
[3 marks]
6.
A hiker walks along a flat, level trail. The trail's gradient is zero. If she walks 5 km east, what is her change in elevation?
[3 marks]
7.
On a map, a river runs perfectly east-west and remains at the same elevation along its length. What is the gradient of the river?
[2 marks]
8.
Construct a line on the grid that has a gradient of zero. Describe its position.
[3 marks]
9.
A map shows a highway running east-west at a constant elevation. The elevation does not change along the entire stretch. What is the gradient of this highway?
[2 marks]
10.
Identify the common mistake students might make when calculating the gradient of a horizontal line. How would you correct this mistake?
[3 marks]
11.
A cyclist rides along a flat, straight path for 10 km east, with no change in elevation. Plot this route on the grid and state the gradient.
[4 marks]
12.
Challenge: A train travels along a level track for 50 km. The elevation remains unchanged. What is the gradient of the track? Explain your reasoning.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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