Question

The residents of a village want to paint a sign that shows the

The residents of a village want to paint a sign that shows the elevation of their village relative to the sea. Their altimeter shows +2,100 feet. What should their signboard read?

A.
2,100 feet above sea level
B.
2,100 feet below sea level
C.
-2,100 feet above sea level
D.
+2,100 feet below sea level

Answer 1

It would be answer A , 2100 feet above sea level

Answer 2

The residents of a village want to paint a sign that shows the elevation of their village relative to the sea. Their altimeter shows +2,100 feet. What should their signboard read?

A. 2,100 feet above sea level

B. 2,100 feet below sea level

C. -2,100 feet above sea level

D. +2,100 feet below sea level

Step-by-step explanation

Depth above water levels refers to a location's peak just above ocean.

If indeed the height is positive (+) then the depth might well just above water level and if negative (-) therefore the depth will be lower than the water level.