As the mathematician for the group you will need to keep records of the distances you travel and calculate your travel distance and time. You might want to keep this information to yourself until your group finishes; otherwise they may never begin their ride across America!
To complete this assignment you will need to access www.mapquest.com for the information to create the charts. Remember this website thinks you are traveling by car!
What is the distance and travel time:
from Bar Harbor, Maine to Asheville, North Carolina?
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from Asheville, North Carolina to Keystone, South Dakota?
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from Keystone, South Dakota to Grand Canyon, Arizona?
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from Grand Canyon, Arizona to San Francisco, California?
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How many miles is the entire trip from Bar Harbor to San Francisco? ________________
How many DRIVING hours would it take to complete the entire trip?_________________
Since this is a bicycle tour, the trip will take considerably longer. Considering a recreational cyclist can travel about 15 miles per HOUR, or 120 miles per DAY, how long will it take to complete each leg of the tour? State each leg in days and bicycling hours. Provide a bar chart comparing the two modes of transportation.
Bar Harbor, Maine to Asheville, North Carolina ____________days
____________hours
Asheville, North Carolina to Keystone, South Dakota _______ days
_______ hours
Keystone, South Dakota to Grand Canyon, Arizona ________ days
________ hours
Grand Canyon, Arizona to San Francisco, California ________ days
________ hours
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