Question

The highest point on land on Earth is the top of Mt. Everest in the Himalayas, at an elevation of 29,028 feet above sea level. The lowest point on land is the Dead Sea, between Israel and Jordan, at 1319 feet below sea level. Find the difference in elevations.

Answer 1

The difference of the elevations is 30347 feet.

Explanation:

Step 1

The highest elevation is 29028 feet.

Step 2

The lowest elevation is -1319 because it is below the sea level.

Step 3

The difference of the elevations is:

29028 - (-1319)

Step 4

Evaluate the value of expression:

29028 - (-1319) = 30347