Question

A loon is flying at a height of 10 feet above a lake. The lone dives into the water to catch a fish that is at a depth of 6 feet. What is the change in elevation of the loon?

Options:
A) -16 feet
B) -10 feet
C) -4 feet
D) 16 feet

Answer 1

16 feet

Explanation:

10 ft - (-6 ft)

= 10 ft + 6 ft

= 16 ft

Answer 2

I do believe that the answer is 16 feet (D)