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

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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

tal_tal · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

B. Sea level is given the 0 value, so -8 is 8 feet below sea level and +107 feet is 107 feet above sea level.