IM Unit 5 Test Review

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What is the definition of sea level?

Back

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?

Back

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

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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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What is the elevation of a point that is 2,000 feet below sea level?

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The elevation of a point that is 2,000 feet below sea level is -2,000 feet.

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If a fish is swimming 1,250 feet below sea level, what is its elevation?

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The elevation of the fish is -1,250 feet.

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What is the difference in height between a bird flying at 2,500 feet and a fish swimming at -1,250 feet?

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The difference in height is 3,750 feet.

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If the shark is at -2,000 feet and the fish is at -1,250 feet, what is the distance between them?

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The distance between the shark and the fish is 750 feet.

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What does a negative elevation indicate?

Back

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

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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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How do you express the distance between two points with one above and one below sea level?

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The distance is expressed as the absolute difference between their elevations.