Question

In a certain country, the heights and depths of a road are measured in relation to sea level. Sea level has a value of 0. The lowest point of the country lies at −8 feet. The highest point of the country lies at +107 feet. Which of the following statements best describes the lowest and the highest points?

The lowest point is 8 feet above sea level, and the highest point is 107 feet below sea level.

The lowest point is 8 feet below sea level, and the highest point is 107 feet above sea level.

The lowest point is 8 feet below sea level, and the highest point is 107 feet above the lowest point.

The lowest point is 8 feet above sea level, and the highest point is 107 feet below the lowest point.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The lowest point is 8 feet below sea level, and the highest point is 107 feet above sea level.

Answer 2

A negative value would mean it is below sea level. A positive value would be above sea level.

-8 is 8 feet below sea level

+107 is 107 feet above sea level.

The answer Is:

The lowest point is 8 feet below sea level, and the highest point is 107 feet above sea level.