Understanding Elevations and Absolute Values

The video tutorial explains how to interpret elevations relative to sea level, using a vertical number line to visualize positive and negative elevations. It guides viewers through listing objects by their distance from sea level, emphasizing that distance is always positive. The concept of absolute value is introduced as a measure of distance from zero, with examples provided to reinforce understanding.

What does a positive elevation indicate?

• An elevation at ground level

• An elevation at sea level

• An elevation below sea level

• An elevation above sea level

How is the distance from sea level represented on a number line?

• As a fraction

• As a zero

• As a positive number

• As a negative number

Which object is closest to sea level based on its elevation?

• The bird

• The turtle

• The fish

• The shark

What is the elevation of the bird?

• Positive 2 feet

• Negative 52 feet

• Negative 35 feet

• Positive 24 feet

Which object has an elevation of negative 52?

• The bird

• The shark

• The turtle

• The fish

What is the concept of absolute value related to?

• A number's distance from sea level

• A number's distance from zero

• A number's distance from the sky

• A number's distance from the ground

What is the absolute value of negative 35?

• Positive 52

• Positive 35

• Zero

• Negative 35

Which of the following is true about absolute values?

• They can be negative

• They are always positive

• They are always zero

• They can be fractions

What is the absolute value of positive 2?

• Negative 2

• Zero

• Positive 52

• Positive 2

What is the absolute value of negative 1?

• Positive 24

• Negative 1

• Zero

• Positive 1