Question

39) Big Bear Lake has a maximum depth of 3999

feet. The elevation of the lake's surface is 1273
feet above sea level. What is the elevation
(with respect to sea level) of the deepest point
in the lake?
A) 3999 feet below sea level
B) 5272 feet below sea level
C) -2726 feet below sea level
D) -6725 feet below sea level

Answer 1

The elevation of the deepest point in the lake is the difference between the elevation of the lake's surface and its maximum depth.

Since the elevation of the lake's surface is 1273 feet above sea level, and its maximum depth is 3999 feet, the elevation of the deepest point in the lake is:

1273 feet - 3999 feet = -2726 feet

Therefore, the answer is C) -2726 feet below sea level.

Explanation:

Answer 2

B) 5272 feet below sea level

Explanation:

To find the elevation of the deepest point in the lake with respect to sea level, we need to add the maximum depth of the lake to its surface elevation:

Elevation = surface elevation + maximum depth

Elevation = 1273 ft + 3999 ft

Elevation = 5272 ft