Elevations

The word to describe the height above sea level of a geographic point is "elevation."

I learned the answer to this in science this year, so don't worry, it is accurate:

The higher above sea level/elevation you are, the colder the temperature becomes. The reason for this is because there are air molecules in the air bump closer together when you are lower above sea level- that creates warm weather. The higher above sea level you go, (for example, the tops of mountains,) the more separated and spaced out the molecules become, which causes cold weather. This is the ACCURATE answer to how elevation affects temperature.

Elevation affects temperature and atmospheric pressure, leading to changes in weather patterns and precipitation levels. Precipitation depends on factors like air temperature, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Wind can affect weather patterns, including temperature and precipitation distribution. Water bodies can moderate temperatures by absorbing and releasing heat, affecting local weather conditions.

On average, the temperature decreases by about 3.5°F for every 1,000 feet increase in elevation. This concept is known as the environmental lapse rate. However, the actual rate at which temperature decreases with elevation can vary based on local conditions and geographic location.

The hierarchy in living organisms from lowest to highest is as follows: cells -> tissues -> organs -> organ systems -> organism.

Elevation is measured from Mean Sea Level, or MSL. That's the average vertical point where the Earth's seas meet land. In theory, that would be a common level throughout the Earth. In reality, there are many variations, complicated further by the fact that the Earth is not a perfect sphere. A standard coordinate frame for the Earth called the World Geodetic System is gradually gaining acceptance. Its use would assure consistency in elevation measurements. Increasingly GPS (global-positioning satellite) measurement of elevation is being used, resulting in changes in some long-known elevation numbers. For example, Colorado's famous Pikes Peak has "always" been known to have a summit elevation of 14,110 feet, but it was recently remeasured at 14,115 feet.

the height of land above or below the level of the ocean or sea level

An elevation map is usually measured using remote sensing techniques like LiDAR or radar to capture the topography of the Earth’s surface. These methods use sensors to calculate the distance between the Earth's surface and the sensor, creating a detailed map of the elevation at various points. GPS technology can also be used to determine elevation by measuring the position of a receiver on Earth's surface in relation to known elevations elsewhere.

Water from higher elevations primarily flows downhill due to gravity, following the path of least resistance. It can flow over the land surface as runoff, seep into the ground as base flow, or be channeled into streams, rivers, and eventually into bodies of water like lakes or oceans.

As elevation increases, air temperature typically decreases by about 3.5°F for every 1000 feet gained in altitude. This decrease in temperature is known as the environmental lapse rate and is due to the lower air pressure and reduced density at higher altitudes. It is an important factor to consider when planning outdoor activities in mountainous regions.

Variations in elevation refer to the differences in height and level of a land surface. This can include features like mountains, valleys, hills, and plains. These variations are often influenced by geological processes such as tectonic activity, erosion, and deposition.

Elevation refers to the height above a specific point, usually sea level. It can also be described as the vertical distance between a point on the earth's surface and a reference point, such as sea level.

The collision of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates formed the Himalayan mountain range, which includes the Earth's highest elevation, Mount Everest.

A topographic map is typically used to find elevation, as it shows the contour lines indicating various elevations of the land. These maps provide a visual representation of the terrain's steepness and height above sea level. Geographic Information System (GIS) technology is also commonly used to create digital elevation models (DEMs) that show elevations in a more detailed and precise manner.

As you ascend higher above sea level, the air pressure and density decrease. With a decrease in air pressure, the air molecules are less tightly packed, making it harder for them to retain heat. This leads to a temperature drop as you go higher above sea level.

The change in elevation from one contour line to the next is called the contour interval. It represents the difference in elevation between two adjacent contour lines on a topographic map.

the elevation of Vancouver, Washington is 150 - 290 ft. above sea level.

The elevation of Vancouver, British Columbia Canada is 2 m (7 ft) above sea level.

Air (especially the air we breath (i.e. near sea level)) does not absorbe the heat from the sun. That passes through the air and is absorbed into the ground (or sea). It's the heat from the ground that heats the air; thus the air nearest the surface of the planet that gets the warmest.

No. Mean sea level is an altitude of 0 metres but if I walk a distance of 0 metres that has nothing to do with sea level!

The Bentley Subglacial Trench in Antarctica is the lowest point not covered by water at -2,540 feet. If you don't count Antarctica, the Dead Sea is the lowest point in the world.

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The lowest point on Earth is the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, located in the western Pacific Ocean. It reaches a depth of about 36,070 feet (10,994 meters) below sea level.

Mount Ararat stands at an elevation of 5,137 meters (16,854 feet) above sea level.

The elevation level of the ocean's surface is typically considered to be at sea level, which is an average of 0 meters. However, this can vary due to factors like tides, currents, and atmospheric pressure.

The lowest point on Earth's land is the shoreline of the Dead Sea, which sits at about 1,407 feet (429 meters) below sea level.