Question

What is slope? Provide two examples of realistic situations where slope manifests itself. In each example make sure to state what units the slope is expressed in.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. A slope is a surface of which one end or side is at a higher level than another; a rising or falling surface.

"he slithered helplessly down the slope"

Some real life examples of slope include: in building roads one must figure out how steep the road will be. skiers/snowboarders need to consider the slopes of hills in order to judge the dangers, speeds, etc. when constructing wheelchair ramps, slope is a major consideration.