A topographic map of the park in wolf basin lists the elevation of the park ranger station as - 21 feet and the elevation of the park visitor center as - 29 feet. Which statement is true? A. Since - 29-21, the park ranger station is at higher elevation than the park visitor center. C. Since - 29-21, the park visitor center is at higher elevation than the park ranger station.

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Christine Whitehead

28 March, 03:58

A topographic map of the park in wolf basin lists the elevation of the park ranger station as - 21 feet and the elevation of the park visitor center as - 29 feet. Which statement is true? A. Since - 29-21, the park ranger station is at higher elevation than the park visitor center. C. Since - 29-21, the park visitor center is at higher elevation than the park ranger station.

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Nyasia Reyes · Answer 1

The negative signs of the values of the elevation given in this item just indicates the direction, meaning since they are negative, they more likely to be depression. Since, 29 is greater than 21, the park visitor center is more depressed or has a lower elevation compared to the park ranger center. Thus, the answer is A.