Question

Lake Profondo has a depth of 84 feet. Lake Segundo is 56 as deep. What is the elevation at the bottom of Lake Segundo? (Remember, the elevation is below sea level. Account for this in your answer.)(1 point)

Answer 1

The depth of Lake Segundo is 56 feet. Since the elevation at the bottom of the lake is below sea level, we consider it negative.

Therefore, the elevation at the bottom of Lake Segundo is -56 feet.