Question

California's highest point, Mt. Whitney, stands 14,505 ft. above sea level. California's lowest point, Death Valley, is 282 ft. below sea level. What is the difference in their elevations?

Answer 1

Difference is 14,787 ft

Explanation:

Mt. Whitney = 14,505 ft above sea level

sea level = 0 ft

Death Valley = below sea leve

14505 - (-282) = 14787 ft