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 –11 feet. The highest point of the country lies at +121 feet. Which of the following statements best describes the lowest and the highest points? (1 point)

a
The lowest point is 11 feet below sea level, and the highest point is 121 feet above sea level.
b
The lowest point is 11 feet above sea level, and the highest point is 121 feet below sea level.
c
The lowest point is 11 feet below sea level, and the highest point is 121 feet above the lowest point.
d
The lowest point is 11 feet above sea level, and the highest point is 121 feet below the lowest point.

Answer 1

It’s A It’s a because it is negative 11 and if it is negative it is below it goes down and there is 121 which means that it is above because it has no negative or any sign beside that number. A

Answer 2

The lowest point is 11 feet below sea level, and the highest point is 121 feet above sea level.

Step-by-step explanation:

because if sea level is zero negative means below and positive means above sea level