Question

If a position on the ocean floor is 12 kilometers below the sea level, which value describes the elevation of the ocean floor

Answer 1

- 12

Explanation:

The sea level serves as a reference point and may be used to describe objacetsvir positions above or below it. Therefore, the sea level is regarded as a zero point or level. Hence, objects below are describes to be at a negative distance while those above are assigned the positive sign. Hence, for a position which is 12 km below sea level, then the object is said to be at a distance of - 12 km (below sea level takes the negative sign.)