A pelican starts 13.5 feet above sea level and sees several fish in the ocean. The pelican dives 18.2 feet from where it started. Where was the pelican in relation to the sea level after it dove?

The pelican starts 13.5 feet above sea level and dives 18.2 feet downward. To determine its final position relative to sea level, we subtract the dive distance from its starting height:

\[
\text{Position relative to sea level} = 13.5 - 18.2 = -4.7 \, \text{feet}
\]

So, after diving, the pelican is 4.7 feet **below sea level**.

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Here are 5 related questions:
1. If the pelican dove 25 feet, where would it be relative to sea level?
2. What would happen if the pelican dove less than 13.5 feet?
3. How far would the pelican have to rise to return to its starting point after diving?
4. How would this problem change if the pelican started 5 feet above sea level?
5. What is the significance of negative values in relation to sea level?

**Tip:** When dealing with heights or depths, remember that values below sea level are represented by negative numbers.

Learn how to calculate the final position of a pelican after it dives 18.2 feet from a starting height of 13.5 feet above sea level. This problem involves basic arithmetic and understanding positive and negative values, suitable for students in Grades 4-6.

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