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What is the definition of sea level?

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Sea level is the average height of the ocean's surface, used as a base reference for measuring elevation and depth on Earth.

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How do you calculate the distance between two points at different elevations?

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To calculate the distance between two points at different elevations, subtract the lower elevation from the higher elevation.

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CCSS.8.G.B.8

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What is the elevation of a point that is 2,500 feet above sea level?

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The elevation of a point that is 2,500 feet above sea level is +2,500 feet.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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What is the elevation of a point that is 1,250 feet below sea level?

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The elevation of a point that is 1,250 feet below sea level is -1,250 feet.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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If a shark is at -2,000 feet and a fish is at -1,250 feet, what is the difference in their elevations?

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The difference in elevation is 750 feet.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What does a negative elevation indicate?

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A negative elevation indicates that the point is below sea level.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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What does a positive elevation indicate?

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A positive elevation indicates that the point is above sea level.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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If a bird is flying at +2,500 feet, how far is it from a shark at -2,000 feet?

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The distance between the bird and the shark is 4,500 feet.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the formula to find the total distance between two points at different elevations?

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Total distance = (Elevation of higher point) - (Elevation of lower point).

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is the significance of understanding elevation in real-world applications?

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Understanding elevation is important for navigation, construction, and environmental science.