Question

Four deep-sea divers reported the depths they went below sea level on their last dive. Which depth is the farthest from sea level?

a) -54 meters
b) -80 meters
c) -82 meters
d) -67 meters

Answer 1

The diver who went the farthest from sea level descended to -82 meters, which is the deepest depth among the given options.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks to ascertain which depth reported by one of the divers is the farthest from sea level. Being farthest from sea level would mean the diver has descended to the deepest point below sea level. We're comparing four depths represented by negative numbers because depths below the surface of the sea are considered negative values when measured from sea level.

The depths provided are:

• -54 meters
• -80 meters
• -82 meters
• -67 meters

Out of these options, depth -82 meters is the deepest, because it represents the largest magnitude below zero. The larger the negative number, the farther below sea level it is. Hence, diver c) who reached a depth of -82 meters, is the one who went the farthest from sea level.