Question

The highest elevation in a small country occurs on a mountain 1,232 meter above sea level, while the lowest elevation in the same country occurs at -27 meters (below sea level). What is the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points

Answer 1

Answer: 1,259 meters.

Explanation:

GIven: The highest elevation in a small country occurs on a mountain above sea level = 1,232 meter

The lowest elevation in the same country occurs below sea level = -27 meters

The difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points = Highest - lowest

= 1232 - (-27) meters

= 1232+27 meters [ (-)(-)=(+) ]

= 1259 meters

Hence, the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points = 1,259 meters.