Question

The wreckage of the Titanic is at a depth of about 12,500 feet from the sea level. The wreckage of Titanic is at .

• A. 12,500 feet
• B. - 12,500 feet
• C. 12,500 km
• D. - 12,500 km

Answer 1

The correct option is B - 12,500 feet

Like discussed in the videos, around the world, we measure heights and depths using the sea level as reference. Any height that is above the sea level has a positive sign. And any height below the sea leval has a negative sign.
So, the wreckage of the Titanic would be at - 12,500 feet.