Question

hansens campground is close to two hiking trails with scenic destinations. one trail ends at an underground lake in the bottom of a small cave. the other trail ends at a mountain peak. the elevation of each destination is shown on the campground map.

destination	elevation (ft.)
mountain peak	325

which trails destination is farther from sea level?
underground lake
mountain peak
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Explanation:

Step1: Understand distance from sea level

Distance from sea level is the absolute value of elevation. So we calculate the absolute value of each elevation.
For underground lake: $|-350| = 350$
For mountain peak: $|325| = 325$

Step2: Compare the distances

Now we compare 350 and 325. Since $350>325$, the underground lake's elevation has a greater absolute value.

Answer:

underground lake