Question

Please help its easy!

The table shows the location of four cities relative to sea level.
Which city is closest to sea level? Explain.
City Location Relative to Sea Level
A –0.25 meter
B 74 meters
C −32 meters
C 0.5 meter


City A; –0.25 is closest to 0 on a number line.


City B; 74 has the greatest absolute value.


City C; −32 is farthest from 0 on a number line.


City D; 0.5 has the least absolute value.

Answer 1

The correct answer is City D.

Explanation:

When you say the phrase, "closer to sea level" you mean the closest to the very top of the sea, like "0" on a number line.

This means, that whether it is to the left of the right of the number line (or above or below the sea) whichever one has the lowest absolute value is the closest.

Therefore, the correct answer is City D.

Hope this helps! :D