Question

now imagine that the rocket is returning to earth, landing in the ocean. again we start our stopwatch when the rocket hits the sea (elevation: 0 meters). the rocket’s elevation is changing at a rate of -25 m/s. this rate is because the rocket is

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze the sign of the rate

A negative rate of change of elevation (-25 m/s) means the elevation is decreasing.

Step2: Relate to the rocket's motion

Since elevation is decreasing, the rocket is descending.

Answer:

negative; descending