Positive and Negative Numbers in Context

 Which of the following are considered positive numbers?  Choose all that apply.

• 2

• 0

• -14

• 0.25

The elevation of New Orleans is -0.3 meters.

What does an elevation of -0.3 meters represent in this situation?

• New Orleans is 0.3 meters above sea level.

• New Orleans is at sea level.

• New Orleans is 0.3 meters below sea level.

• None

Which of the following situations can be represent with 2.

Choose all that apply.

• a debt of $2

• an increase of 2 inches in height

• a gain of 2 pounds

• a rise of 2 feet

• a decrease of 2 degrees

The elevation of 5 locations on Earth are given. Which of these locations can be represented with a negative number. Choose all that apply.

• Santa Fe, New Mexico, is located at about 7000 feet in altitude.

• Lake Eyre in Australia is 12 meters below sea level.

• Death Valley is about 200 feet below sea level.

• Columbus, Ohio, has an elevation of about 800 feet.

• Mt. Everest is the highest point on Earth at close to 9000 meters.

On the Celsius scale, the freezing point of water occurs at zero. Which pair of numbers represents both above and below the freezing point?

How would a bank represent a deposit of $126.40 dollars?

• 126.40 dollars

• -126.40 dollars

• 126.04 dollars

• -126.04

On a horizontal number line the left side of the number line is always

• Positive.

• Negative.

• Neither positive nor negative.

The weather person said that the temperature was "seventeen degrees below zero." How should this number be written?

Last month, Lisa's bank statement showed her balance was $109.32. This month, Lisa's bank statement shows her current balance is -$87.12.

What is the best description of Lisa's current balance?

• Lisa overdrew her account by $87.12.

• Lisa has $87.12 in her account.

• Lisa has $109.32 in her account

• Lisa overdrew her account by $109.32

A football team is at the 25 yard line of the field. They are given a penalty of 5 yards. What integer can be used to represent the change in their position on the field?

• 5

• -5

• 20

• -20