The bar graph shows elavations (in feet) of several lakes in North America.(Note: The Salton Sea is actually a lake located in California.) Michelle claims that Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Okeechobee are the two lakes closest to sea level. Explain why Michelle’s reasoning is incorrect? Provide the correct answer. Use appropriate mathematical language to justify your response.

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The bar graph shows elavations (in feet) of several lakes in North America.(Note: The Salton Sea is actually a lake located in California.) Michelle claims that Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Okeechobee are the two lakes closest to sea level. Explain why Michelle’s reasoning is incorrect? Provide the correct answer. Use appropriate mathematical language to justify your response.
700
600
Lake Elevations
500
571.
400
300
200
100
96
0.
-100
246
200
-3
300
-33
400
3.
13
Lake
Lake
Erie
Terminos
Lagoon
Champlain
Lake
-230
Ontario
Lake
Salton
Sea
Okeechobee
Elevation (feet)
Laguna
Salada
Pontchartrain
Transcribed Image Text:700 600 Lake Elevations 500 571. 400 300 200 100 96 0. -100 246 200 -3 300 -33 400 3. 13 Lake Lake Erie Terminos Lagoon Champlain Lake -230 Ontario Lake Salton Sea Okeechobee Elevation (feet) Laguna Salada Pontchartrain
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