Inequality Symbols in Nature & Environment: <, >, =

Mathematics
GCSE Higher
12 questions
~24 mins
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A worksheet exploring the use of <, >, = through real-world environmental contexts and mathematical practice.

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Inequality Symbols in Nature & Environment: <, >, =

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1.
A forest has 350 oak trees and 420 pine trees. Write an inequality to compare the number of oak and pine trees.
[2 marks]
2.
The average temperature in summer is 25°C, and in winter, it is 10°C. Express this comparison using an inequality.
[2 marks]
3.
A river's flow rate is 15 cubic meters per second, which is greater than the flow rate of 12 cubic meters per second. Write this as an inequality.
[2 marks]
4.
Construct an inequality to compare the number of endangered species in two different reserves if Reserve A has 95 species and Reserve B has 120 species.
[3 marks]
5.
A conservation project aims to reduce plastic waste to less than 200 tons annually. Currently, the waste is 250 tons. Write an inequality to represent this goal.
[2 marks]
6.
A survey shows that the number of bird species in a national park is 80, which is greater than the number in a nearby reserve. If the reserve has 65 species, write the inequality.
[2 marks]
7.
In a study, the average rainfall in a forest each month is 120 mm, and in a desert it is 50 mm. Write an inequality to compare them.
[2 marks]
8.
Calculate and compare: There are 600 hectares of protected rainforest and 450 hectares of developed land. Write an inequality.
[3 marks]
9.
The number of endangered turtles in two different lakes are 30 and 45. Write an inequality to compare these quantities.
[2 marks]
10.
An environmental report states that the carbon emissions of Company A are 1200 tons per year, while Company B emits 1500 tons. Write the inequality showing which is greater.
[2 marks]
11.
Identify and correct the mistake: "The number of trees in the park is 500, which is less than 300."
[3 marks]
12.
A reserve has 250 plant species, which is more than the 200 species in another reserve. Write this as an inequality and explain which is larger.
[3 marks]

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