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Negative Numbers in Real-World Contexts

Question 3 • FL-1205010-M/J Grade 6 Mathematics A-CR

Which situation would be represented by zero?

Answer
A
An altitude of 37 feet.
B
An altitude of 7 meters below sea level.
C
An altitude of 8 meters above sea level.
D
An altitude at sea level.

Explanation

Sea level is the reference point for measuring altitude, so an altitude at sea level is represented by 0. Altitudes above sea level are positive, and altitudes below it are negative.

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