MATH: Empire State anchored in 300 feet of water. The navigator fixed the exact position of the bow when the anchor hit bottom. The outgoing tide moved the ship 400 feet from that point. You want to inspect the anchor with an (ROV). When it leaves the bow, how far must it travel to reach the anchor? The ship is 565 feet long. What is the maximum radius of the circle the ship can travel while at anchor? What is the area of that circle?
SCIENCE: Name the mammalian order that includes whales, dolphins and porpoises.
GEOGRAPHY: The Dry Tortugas National Park is also difficult to reach. Where is it located?
HISTORY: Martha's Vineyard Island, four miles off the coast of Massachusetts, was settled in 1642. What commercial activity was it most known for during the 18th and 19th centuries?
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