Question

Mt. Whitney is 4421 meters (14,505 feet) in elevation and is located at the southeastern end of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Interestingly, it is only 85 miles northwest from Badwater Basin in Death Valley, which at 86 meters (282 feet) below sea level is the lowest point in all of North America.

What is the distance between Mt. Whitney and Badwater Basin in Death Valley?

a) 85 miles
b) 282 feet
c) 14,505 feet
d) 4421 meters

Answer 1

The distance between Mt. Whitney and Badwater Basin in Death Valley is 85 miles. Mt. Whitney is at a high elevation, while Badwater Basin is below sea level and extremely hot.

Step-by-step explanation:

The distance between Mt. Whitney and Badwater Basin in Death Valley is given directly in the question. The answer to the question is 85 miles, which makes option a) the correct choice. Mt. Whitney, located in the Sierra Nevada mountains, is drastically different in elevation compared to Badwater Basin, which is the lowest point in North America and also known for being one of the hottest places on Earth.