Question

Lisa, a hiker, starts at an elevation of 457 feet above sea level and descends 221 feet during her hike to base camp. Which describes the elevation of base camp?(1 point) Responses 678 feet below sea level 678 feet below sea level 236 feet above sea level 236 feet above sea level 678 feet above sea level 678 feet above sea level 236 feet below sea level

Answer 1

To determine the elevation of base camp after Lisa descends 221 feet from her starting elevation of 457 feet above sea level, we can calculate it as follows:

Starting elevation: 457 feet above sea level
Descent: 221 feet

Elevation of base camp = Starting elevation - Descent
Elevation of base camp = 457 feet - 221 feet
Elevation of base camp = 236 feet above sea level

Based on this calculation, the correct response is: 236 feet above sea level.