Question

Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain in Australia, with a peak of about 2,228 meters above sea level. Lake Erye has the lowest point at 15 meters below sea level. What is the difference in elevation between Mount Kosciuszko and Lake Eyre? You must show your work on your sheet on notebook paper.
A)2,243
B)2,213
C)2,250
D) 2,210​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (A)

Step-by-step explanation:

Heights above the sea level are denoted with positive notations and depths below the sea level with negative.

Height of the highest peak of the mountain = +2228 meters

Lowest point of the lake = -15 meters

Difference between these elevations = 2228 - (-15)

                                                              = 2243 meters

Therefore, Option (A) will be the correct option.