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a base level, 0 feet. everything rises and lowers from that point. its basically a measurement of still water. with waves and tides averaged out of the equation. so if you go under this averaged water level, you are below sea level, and even a foot above this said level is 1 foot above sea level.
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What do you call a region at or below sea level?
A region at or below sea level is called a "low-lying area" or a "depression."
What is the term of a geographic location above sea levcel?
The term for a geographic location above sea level is elevation. It refers to how high or low a point on the Earth's surface is relative to sea level.
Galveston sea level?
The sea level in Galveston, Texas is approximately 0.4 meters (1.3 feet) above the global average sea level. This area is prone to sea level rise and coastal flooding due to its low elevation and susceptibility to storm surges from hurricanes. Local efforts are underway to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of rising sea levels.
What did the low sea level reveal between Siberia and the Americas?
The low sea level revealed a land bridge called Beringia between Siberia and the Americas. This land bridge allowed the migration of humans and animals between the continents during prehistoric times.
What is Amsterdam's height above sea level?
Amsterdam is approximately 2 meters (6.6 feet) above sea level. The city is located in the low-lying Netherlands, which makes it vulnerable to sea-level rise and flooding.
Why are you sleepy when you travel from low sea level to 1300 ft sea level?
Less oxygen
Why the temperature is low on hills?
Not only climate.Pressure level low than sea level in hills.
How low is rhode islands sea level?
It is zero feet above sea level at the Atlantic Ocean.
Where is the Low-Level waste is dumped?
in the sea
How low is The sea level of new york?
No
How high is sea level?
Well, sea level is the standard by wich other things are measured, so zero is the answer. Sea level is sea level. Compared to what?
How low is Cincinnati Ohio below sea level?
Cincinnati is 482 feet above sea level.
How are low tides different from High tides?
In high tides areas, the water level is higher the average sea level. In areas between high tides, low tides from. In low tide areas, the water level is lower than average sea level.
Is Venice Italy below sea level?
Venice, Italy was originally about 4-5 feet above sea level but is now about level with the sea. During low tide it can be about 2 feet above sea level.
What does low elevation mean?
It's a height measurement usually using the sea level as a reference. Low altitude is close to sea level and high altitude is a high above sea level. Answer It's relative. For planes it's anything less than 500 feet off the ground. For orbital space near Earth, it's within maybe 100 miles.
How can something on land be measured as below sea level?
it can be so under ground or low on pressure and be considered below sea level
What is the lowest point of elevation in Greenland?
it is 3700 sea level low
