Question

Sea level is the average level of the sea between high and low tide. It is used as a reference point for measuring elevation, or height and depth, on Earth. Some places lie above sea level, while others lie below sea level.

The lowest point in New Orleans is 8 feet below sea level. You can represent that numerically using
.
The highest point in Chicago is 735 feet above sea level. You can represent that numerically using

Answers

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To represent the elevation of locations relative to sea level numerically:

1. The lowest point in New Orleans, which is 8 feet below sea level, can be represented as:
\[
-8 \text{ feet}
\]

2. The highest point in Chicago, which is 735 feet above sea level, can be represented as:
\[
735 \text{ feet}
\]

So, to summarize:
- New Orleans: -8 feet
- Chicago: 735 feet