What is the difference in altitude between a location 500 meters above sea level and one 200 meters below sea level?

Answer 1

To find the difference in altitude between a location that is 500 meters above sea level and one that is 200 meters below sea level, you can add their absolute altitudes.

1. The altitude of the first location is +500 meters (above sea level).
2. The altitude of the second location is -200 meters (below sea level).

To find the difference:

\[ 500 \text{ meters} - (-200 \text{ meters}) = 500 + 200 = 700 \text{ meters} \]

Thus, the difference in altitude between the two locations is 700 meters.