Math and science teach new ways of thinking. Both place a strong emphasis on logic and clearly demonstrating assumptions and basic principles. Logical thinking is key in almost every field, and students who master basic mathematical and scientific thinking may do better in other classes.
In this case the reference point is Atlanta, this is where the family started their motion from. Such that this point may be used to describe their movement. It is sued to describe their movement to Baltimore.
So where then did all the carbon that living organisms are built of come from? It turns out that most of the carbon we use today came from a collision with another smallish planet about 4.4 billion years ago.
