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The deepest part of the Mariana trench (the deepest trench in the world’s oceans) is at an elevation of -11.033 kilometers. The elevation of the deepest part of the Atacama trench is -8.065 kilometers. What is the net change in elevation from the Atacama trench to the Mariana trench?
A.
19.098 kilometers
B.
2.968 kilometers
C.
-2.968 kilometers
D.
-19.098 kilometers

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A. 19.098 kilometers