Question

Dean's campground is close to two hiking trails with scenic destinations. One trail ends at an underground lake in the bottom of a small cave. The other trail ends at a mountain peak. The elevation of each destination is shown on the campground map. Which trail's destination is farther from sea level?

A. Underground lake

B. Mountain peak

C. They are the same distance from sea level

Answer 1

A. The underground lake, which is 350 feet from sea level.

Explanation:

`| - 350| = 350 > 325`

Answer 2

A. Underground lake

Explanation:

The Underground Lake is at -350 ft. That means 350 ft below sea level.

The Mountain Peak is at 325 ft. That is 325 ft above sea level.

The fact one is below sea level and one is above sea level does not matter. the only question is which the distance of each one from sea level.

350 ft is greater than 325 ft, so the Underground Lake is farther from sea level.

Answer: A. Underground lake