Question

The water level of a river is below normal levels. Its water level is at 112 meters below sea level. During the summer, the river drops another 213 meters below sea level. What is the water level at the end of summer? Remember, the elevation is below sea level. Account for this in your answer.(1 point) The water level is meters below sea level.

Answer 1

To find the water level at the end of summer, we need to add the two elevations below sea level together.

1. The initial water level is 112 meters below sea level.
2. During summer, it drops another 213 meters below sea level.

To find the total water level below sea level, we add the absolute values of the two depths:

\[ 112 \text{ m} + 213 \text{ m} = 325 \text{ m} \]

So, at the end of summer, the water level is 325 meters below sea level.