Question

in science class, jessica is learning about places with extreme temperatures. she learns that the highest temperature ever recorded was in death valley, california. she also learns that the lowest temperature ever recorded was in vostok station, antarctica. the record - setting temperatures of the two locations are shown in the table.

location	temperature (°f)
vostok station	-128

which locations temperature was further from zero?
death valley vostok station

Explanation:

Step1: Find absolute value of Death Valley's temp

To determine how far a temperature is from zero, we find its absolute value. For Death Valley, the temperature is \( 134^\circ\text{F} \). The absolute value of \( 134 \) is \( |134| = 134 \).

Step2: Find absolute value of Vostok Station's temp

For Vostok Station, the temperature is \( -128^\circ\text{F} \). The absolute value of \( -128 \) is \( | - 128|=128 \).

Step3: Compare the absolute values

Now we compare \( 134 \) and \( 128 \). Since \( 134>128 \), the temperature of Death Valley is further from zero.

Answer:

Death Valley