A chameleon is looking for prey. Let positive numbers represent the elevation of prey above the chameleon and negative numbers represent the elevation of prey below the chameleon.The chameleon spots a fly at 4m and a grasshopper at −6m.What does an elevation of 0m represent in this situation?Choose 1 answer:(A) The elevation of the fly(B) The elevation of the chameleon(C) The elevation of the grasshopper
Q. A chameleon is looking for prey. Let positive numbers represent the elevation of prey above the chameleon and negative numbers represent the elevation of prey below the chameleon.The chameleon spots a fly at 4m and a grasshopper at −6m.What does an elevation of 0m represent in this situation?Choose 1 answer:(A) The elevation of the fly(B) The elevation of the chameleon(C) The elevation of the grasshopper
Analyze given information: Let's analyze the given information. Positive numbers represent the elevation of prey above the chameleon, and negative numbers represent the elevation of prey below the chameleon. The fly is at 4m, which is a positive elevation, and the grasshopper is at −6m, which is a negative elevation.
Understanding elevation of 0m: Now, we need to understand what an elevation of 0m would represent. Since positive numbers are above the chameleon and negative numbers are below, 0m would logically be the elevation of the chameleon itself, as it is neither above nor below.
Conclusion: Elevation of the chameleon: Given the options:A) The elevation of the flyB) The elevation of the chameleonC) The elevation of the grasshopperWe can conclude that the correct answer is B) The elevation of the chameleon, because 0m is the point of reference from which we measure the elevation of the prey.
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