Question

A hiker starts at 33 feet above sea level and descends 46 feet during her hike to base camp which describes the elevation of base camp? A. 13 feet above sea level b. 79 feet below sea level c. 79 feet above sea level d. 13 feet below sea level

Answer 1

To find the elevation of base camp, we start with the hiker's initial elevation and subtract the amount she descends.

Starting elevation: 33 feet above sea level
Descent: 46 feet

We calculate the new elevation as follows:

\[
\text{New elevation} = \text{Starting elevation} - \text{Descent}
\]
\[
\text{New elevation} = 33 - 46 = -13 \text{ feet}
\]

Since -13 feet indicates a location below sea level, this means base camp is at 13 feet below sea level.

Thus, the correct answer is **d. 13 feet below sea level**.