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Sean is exploring a coral reef 91 feet below sea level, and Liz is hiking 91 feet above sea level. Who is farther away from sea level?
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Part 1
Choose the correct answer below.
A.
Neither. They are the same distance away from sea level.
B.
Liz. She is above sea level, which is farther away.
C.
This can't be determined based on the given information because they are both moving.
D.
Sean. He is below sea level, which is farther away.
D. Sean. He is below sea level, which is farther away.
The correct answer is D. Sean. Since Sean is exploring a coral reef 91 feet below sea level, he is farther away from sea level compared to Liz who is hiking 91 feet above sea level.
To determine who is farther away from sea level, we need to compare their distances from sea level. Sean is exploring a coral reef 91 feet below sea level, while Liz is hiking 91 feet above sea level.
To make this comparison, we can think of the distances in terms of their absolute values. The absolute value of -91 feet is the same as the absolute value of +91 feet, which is 91 feet. Therefore, Sean and Liz are at the same distance from sea level.
So, the correct answer is: A. Neither. They are the same distance away from sea level.