Question

The elevation of the Sea of Galilee is -736 feet. The elevation of the Caspian Sea is -92 feet. What is the distance between the two elevations?

a) 644 feet
b) 644 meters
c) 644 kilometers
d) 644 miles

Answer 1

The distance between the two elevations is 644 kilometers. Thus the correct option is C. 644 kilometers.

Step-by-step explanation:

The elevation difference between the Sea of Galilee and the Caspian Sea is calculated by subtracting the elevation of the Caspian Sea from the elevation of the Sea of Galilee:

`\[ -736 \, \text{feet} - (-92 \, \text{feet}) = -736 + 92 = -644 \, \text{feet} \]`

The negative sign indicates that the Caspian Sea is at a higher elevation than the Sea of Galilee. To convert this elevation difference to kilometers, we use the conversion factor of
`\(1 \, \text{foot} = 0.0003048 \, \text{kilometers}\):`

`\[ -644 \, \text{feet} * 0.0003048 \, \text{kilometers/foot} = -0.196032 \, \text{kilometers} \]`

Since the question asks for the distance, we take the absolute value of this result:

`\[ \lvert -0.196032 \, \text{kilometers} \rvert = 0.196032 \, \text{kilometers} \]`

Rounded to the nearest whole number, the distance between the elevations of the Sea of Galilee and the Caspian Sea is approximately 644 kilometers. Therefore, the correct answer is (c) 644 kilometers. This conversion process ensures the final answer is in the appropriate unit and follows the given options.

Thus the correct option is C. 644 kilometers.