Question

Chicago, Illinois, has an elevation of 600 feet above sea level (zero feet). The elevation of Desert Shores, California, is 800 feet less than the elevation of Chicago.

Which statement is true about Desert Shores?

the elevation is -200 feet

the elevation is 200 feet

the elevation is at 1400 feet

the elevation is at -1400 feet

Answer 1

The elevation is -200 feet.

Explanation:

600 - 800 = -200

Answer 2

-200, since you start off with 600 ft and your taking away 800 it would become negative so, 600-800= -200