Strong walls surrounded the country. They had to hold back the sea. The walls were as thick as roads. Some men in this country had the job to check the walls. The men had to ensure these walls were safe and sound. Each day, the men walked along the ground at the edge of the walls. They checked the walls for any small holes or cracks that might have appeared since the day before. The men had to fix even the tiniest hole or crack as soon as possible. The powerful sea could quickly make a small hole grow into a huge problem. The force of the water would make a hole get bigger and bigger. Soon the sea could burst through the wall. Based on the clues in these paragraphs, what can you figure out? (2 points) Responses The men in the country know how to swim. The men in the country know how to swim. The country is located below sea level. The country is located below sea level. The walls in the country are made from bricks. The walls in the country are made from bricks. The country is located high on a mountain top.

Answer 1

Based on the clues provided in the paragraphs, we can conclude the following:

1. The country is located below sea level. This can be inferred from the fact that strong walls are built to hold back the sea, suggesting that the country is in a vulnerable position relative to sea level.

The other statements cannot be accurately inferred from the information given:

2. The men in the country know how to swim. There's no indication in the passage about the swimming abilities of the men.

3. The walls in the country are made from bricks. The material of the walls is not specified; they are described as being thick, but there is no information on whether they are made of bricks or another material.

4. The country is located high on a mountain top. This contradicts the need for walls to hold back the sea, suggesting that the country is in a lower elevation, not high up.

Therefore, the only clear conclusion is that the country is located below sea level.