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Everest is closer to sun compared to land at sea level Then why do the ice on Everest does not melt?
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very little oxygen
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What is the biggest mountain?
The biggest mountain on land is Mt. Everest
Which is the highest altitude of the world?
The tallest peak, or point of land, is Mt. Everest in the Himalayans, in Nepal, Asia.Its peak is at 8,848 metres (29,029 ft) above sea level.
In regions closer to the poles the sun?
The sun's rays will strike land closer to both poles at a shallow angle, and lose much of its heat.
What does change in altitude mean?
Means something that is moving either closer or further away from ground or sea level. An aircraft taking off and climbing will experience a change in altitude. when it comes down to land it'll experience another.
Why is it warmer on bodies of water during night time than on land?
Because h2o has a high shc and loses heat slowly compared to land which has a low shc and loses the heat it would have gained during the day
What is the height of the land aove the sea level?
ALL "land" is technically "above sea level" - it runs from 0 ft to the top of Mt Everest.
What is the land formthat include Mount Everest?
The land Mount Everest is in is the Himalayan mountains.
What does a mile above sea level mean?
The sea is at a particular level compared to land. Most land is above sea level (or it would be under the sea or very far inland). If you are a mile above sea level, then you are a mile above where the sea would be if there was no land there.
What high is the worlds highest mountain?
Mount Everest = = Mount Everest is the highest land based mountain that stands 29,035 feet above sea level. Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano in Hawaii is 33,474 feet from the ocean floor which makes it taller than Mount Everest, but Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth. Mauna Kea rises only 13796 feet above sea level. The rest of the mountain is below sea level.
What important physical feature is to the south of the Plateau of Tibet?
The important physical feature South of the plateau of Tibet is Mount Everest. Mount Everest is the highest land point on the face of the earth. Mount Everest rises to over 29,000 feet above sea level.
What is the biggest mountain?
The biggest mountain on land is Mt. Everest
What country is the tallest land mountain located?
The tallest mountain above sea level, Mt. Everest, is located on the border between Nepal and China.
What continent is highest in altitude and is lowest below sea level?
The highest altitude, Mt Everest, and the lowest land area, the Dead Sea, are both in Asia.
Can you land a harier jet on Everest?
No, it would be impossible to land any type of jet on Mount Everest and very dangerous to even try.
What are some types of landforms in mount Everest?
Standing at 29.028ft or 8.848m high Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world
What is the mean sea level of Karachi?
Sea level reference is used to define the height of specific land as compared to the sea, taken as a standard. Karachi is about 150 meters above sea level.
What is a landforms that has high elevation and a mostly flat surface?
the rocky mountains have high relief and high elevation
