Question

Helene, a hiker, starts at an elevation of 33 feet above sea level and descends 46 feet during her hike to base camp. Which describes the elevation of base camp?(1 point) Responses 13 feet above sea level 13 feet above sea level 79 feet below sea level 79 feet below sea level 79 feet above sea level 79 feet above sea level 13 feet below sea level

Answer 1

To determine Helene's elevation at base camp, we start with her initial elevation of 33 feet above sea level and subtract the 46 feet she descends during her hike.

Starting elevation: 33 feet
Descent: 46 feet

Calculation:
33 feet - 46 feet = -13 feet

This means she is 13 feet below sea level. Therefore, the appropriate response is:

**13 feet below sea level**