The table below gives values of , the average temperature (in degrees Celsius) at a depth
d
meters in a borehole in Belleterre, Quebec.
, depth (m)
25
40
75
100
125
150
175
200
, temp (C)
5.5
5.2
5.1
5.1
5.3
5.5
5.75
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Consider the function which describes another borehole near Belleterre.
(a) Fill in all of the blanks in the table of values for for which you have sufficient information. If are unable to determine a value in the table, enter
NONE.
Do not leave any blanks in the table.
25
40
75
100
125
150
175
200
(b) Which of the statements below best describes in words what the function tells you about the borehole?
A.
If the temperatures in both boreholes are the same, then you will be 3 meters deeper in this borehole than if you were in the borehole in Belleterre.
B.
If the temperatures in both boreholes are the same, then you will be 3 meters closer to the top of this borehole than if you were in the borehole in Belleterre.
C.
Temperatures in this borehole are 3 degrees Celsius cooler than at the same depth in the Belleterre borehole.
D.
Temperatures in this borehole are 3 degrees Celsius warmer than at the same depth in the Belleterre borehole.
E.
None of the above
You can earn partial credit on this problem.