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The Elevation, or Height, of Places on Earth Is Measured

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The elevation, or height, of places on Earth is measured in relation to sea level, or the average level of the ocean's surface. The table below shows heights above sea level as a positive number and depth below sea level as a negative number. Find the difference in elevation between Mt. Elbrus and the Caspian Sea. Continent
Highest elevation
(in meters)
Lowest elevation
(in meters)
Africa
Mt) Kilimanjaro
5895
Qattara Depression
-156
Asia
Mt) Everest
8850
Dead Sea
-411
Europe
Mt) Elbrus
5642
Caspian Sea
-28
America
Mt) Aconcagua
6960
Death Valley
-86


A) -5666 m
B) 5670 m
C) -5770 m
D) 5767 m
E) 5667 m

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