Question

Describe each as below sea level, at sea level, or above sea level.

Death Valley sits at an elevation of –282 feet.

The elevation of Mount Whitney is 14,494 feet.

The elevation of the Singapore Strait is 0 feet.

Answer 1

A negative altitude is below sea level.

A positive altitude is above sea level.

An elevation of zero is at sea level.

Death Valley sits at an elevation of –282 feet. negative: below sea level

The elevation of Mount Whitney is 14,494 feet. positive: above sea level

The elevation of the Singapore Strait is 0 feet. zero: at sea level

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

A negative altitude is below sea level.

A positive altitude is above sea level.

An elevation of zero is at sea level.

Death Valley sits at an elevation of –282 feet. negative: below sea level

The elevation of Mount Whitney is 14,494 feet. positive: above sea level

The elevation of the Singapore Strait is 0 feet. zero: at sea level