Unit 5 Lesson 2 Practice Problems

Front

What is elevation?

Back

Elevation refers to the height of a point above a reference level, usually above sea level.

Front

How do you calculate the change in elevation?

Back

To calculate the change in elevation, subtract the initial elevation from the final elevation: Change = Final Elevation - Initial Elevation.

Front

What does a negative change in elevation indicate?

Back

A negative change in elevation indicates a decrease in height, meaning the final elevation is lower than the initial elevation.

Front

What does a positive change in elevation indicate?

Back

A positive change in elevation indicates an increase in height, meaning the final elevation is higher than the initial elevation.

Front

If the elevation changes from 8,500m to 3,400m, what is the change?

Back

The change is -5,100m.

Front

How do you determine how much higher one elevation is than another?

Back

Subtract the lower elevation from the higher elevation.

Front

What is the change in elevation from 500m to 400m?

Back

The change is 100m.

Front

If an elevation is -200m, how does it compare to 450m?

Back

The change is -650m, meaning -200m is 650m lower than 450m.

Front

What is the change in elevation from 500m to -400m?

Back

The change is 900m.

Front

What is the change in elevation from 8,500m to -300m?

Back

The change is -8,800m.