Tom is on a mountain hike at an elevation of 3,500 feet above sea level. Feeling adventurous, he decides to descend 4,200 feet to explore a nearby valley. As he hikes down, he reaches a point that is 700 feet below sea level in the valley.
Example: Irene is scuba diving 20 feet below sea level. Her sister tells her to swim 5 feet up towards the surface to see a school of fish.
NOTE: To receive credit for this question, you must come up with a unique scenario that involves a positive change and results in a negative number. The example provided is to get you thinking about what is appropriate.
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