1. The problem asks if a temperature of 35 degrees Fahrenheit is as cold as -35 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Temperature measures how hot or cold something is relative to a reference point, usually 0 degrees. 3. Positive temperatures are above freezing, negative temperatures are below freezing. 4. 35 degrees Fahrenheit is above freezing, so it is warm compared to -35 degrees Fahrenheit, which is very cold. 5. Therefore, 35 degrees Fahrenheit is not as cold as -35 degrees Fahrenheit. 6. The answer is: Disagree. 2. The problem asks if a city at 15 meters elevation is closer to sea level than a city at -10 meters elevation. 7. Elevation measures height above or below sea level. 8. Distance from sea level is the absolute value of elevation. 9. Calculate distances: |15| = 15 meters, |-10| = 10 meters. 10. Since 10 meters < 15 meters, the city at -10 meters is closer to sea level. 11. Therefore, the statement is false. 12. The answer is: Disagree. 3. The problem asks if a city at -17 meters elevation is closer to sea level than a city at -40 meters elevation. 13. Calculate distances: |-17| = 17 meters, |-40| = 40 meters. 14. Since 17 meters < 40 meters, the city at -17 meters is closer to sea level. 15. Therefore, the statement is true. 16. The answer is: Agree.