Question

andys social studies class is making relief maps of different states. andys map will show the mountains and valleys in california. he finds information about the locations with the highest and lowest elevations in the state. location elevation (ft.) death valley -282 mt. whitney 14,505 mt. shasta 14,180 salton sea -226 which location is the farthest from sea level? death valley mt. whitney mt. shasta

Explanation:

Step1: Find absolute values

Find the absolute value of each elevation. Absolute value of - 282 is $| - 282|=282$, absolute value of 14505 is $|14505| = 14505$, absolute value of 14180 is $|14180|=14180$, absolute value of - 226 is $| - 226|=226$.

Step2: Compare values

Compare the absolute - value results. $226<282<14180<14505$.

Answer:

Mt. Whitney