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Zero and Elevation
- What does 0 mean in terms of elevation? _
- New Orleans is at an elevation of -8 feet. What does this mean? 8 feet _
- The Colorado River in Arizona is at an elevation of 70 feet. What does that mean? 70 feet _

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Zero and Elevation

• What does 0 mean in terms of elevation? 0 feet is typically considered sea level, which is the baseline for measuring elevation.
• New Orleans is at an elevation of -8 feet. What does this mean? 8 feet below sea level.
• The Colorado River in Arizona is at an elevation of 70 feet. What does that mean? 70 feet above sea level.