Integers and Meaning of Zero

My friend and I went scuba diving.  I dove to a depth of 30 feet while my friend stayed at the surface.  Which integers represent our location?

• Me (0) My friend (30)
• Me (-30) My friend (0)
• Me (30) My friend (0)
• Me (30) My friend (-30)

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Which integer represents a loss of 15 yards on the football field?

• 0
• 15
• -15
• -30

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Which integer represents a gain of 20 yards on the football field? 

• -20
• 20
• 0
• 40

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I earned $125 last weekend by selling items in a yard sale.  Which integer represents my earnings?

• -125
• 125
• 0

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I decided to donate some of my hair to help make wigs for people with cancer.  If I cut 14 inches of my hair to donate, what integer could represent that?

• 0
• 14
• -14

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2,250 below sea level.

• 2,250
• -2,250

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Which situation could the integer -50 represent?

• An increase of $50 in a bank account
• The temperature on a warm spring day
• The distance driven on the way to the beach
• A decrease of 50 employees

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During the month of January, Lana did not show any weight change. 
Hint: She did not gain or loose weight. Her weight remained the same.

• 5 pounds
• -5 pounds
• 0 pounds

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Jack stands on a platform 10 feet above the water. He dives to a depth of eight feet below the water. What does zero represent in this situation?

• Zero is the height Jack dives from.

• Zero is the surface of the water.

• Zero is the depth Jack dives to.

• Zero is 10 + 8 = 18.

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A plane is flying at an elevation of 15,281 feet above sea level. What would zero represent in this situation?

• The elevation of sea level.

• The elevation of the plane.

• The elevation of the location where the plane took off.

• The lowest point the plane will fly at.

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