A striped bass is swimming at an elevation of −3 feet, while a flounder is swimming at an elevation of −11 feet. Write and interpret a statement of order showing the elevation of the striped bass compared to the elevation of the flounder.(1 point)

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−3 > −11; the bass is at a higher elevation than the flounder.
negative 3 is greater than negative 11 ; the bass is at a higher elevation than the flounder.

−3 > −11; the flounder is at a higher elevation than the bass.
negative 3 is greater than negative 11 ; the flounder is at a higher elevation than the bass.

−3 < −11; the bass is at a higher elevation than the flounder.
negative 3 is less than negative 11 ; the bass is at a higher elevation than the flounder.

−3 < −11; the flounder is at a higher elevation than the bass.
negative 3 is less than negative 11 ; the flounder is at a higher elevation than the bass.
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−3 > −11; the bass is at a higher elevation than the flounder.
Negative 3 is greater than negative 11, meaning that the striped bass is swimming at a higher elevation than the flounder.