Which of the following phrases defines the term altitude?

the height of a region in relation to sea level

the ratio of the distance on a map from one place to another

the key to understanding colors, shapes, and markings used in a map

the arrow used to display the four directions on a map

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Hey there!

In my own words, It means the height of something, like a mountain or something like that.

From the option's listed above, your correct answer would be the first option.

Your correct answer would be . . . 

[tex]\boxed{\boxed{the \ height \ of \ a \ region \ in \ relation \ to \ sea \ level }}[/tex]

Hope this helps.
~Jurgen