The height of an airplane flying above sea level is referred to as
A)elevation.
B)altitude.
C)depth.
D)topography.

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The term "altitude" specifically refers to the height of an object above sea level, which is the case with an airplane flying. "Elevation" refers to the height of an object above the ground level, "depth" generally refers to the distance from the surface down to the bottom of a body of water or underground, and "topography" refers to the physical features of an area, including its height variations, but is not specific to altitude.

The Height of an Airplane Flying Above Sea Level Is