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

Answer 1

To calculate Helen's elevation at base camp, we start with her initial elevation of 33 feet above sea level and then subtract the 46 feet she descends.

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

Calculation: \[ 33 - 46 = -13 \text{ feet} \]

The negative result means she is below sea level. So, the elevation of base camp is 13 feet below sea level.

The correct answer is d. 13 below sea level.