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Other than an estimate for Antarctica (average 2 km of ice cap), there are no reliable estimates of average continental elevation. However, Asia, North America, and Africa have large areas of relatively high elevation as compared to Europe and Australia.

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What is the average elevation of the earth's continents?

The average elevation of the Earth's continents is about 840 meters (2,756 feet) above sea level. This average takes into account all the landmasses on Earth, including the highest mountains and deepest valleys.


Does Antarctica have the highest or lowest elevation of all the continents?

Antarctica has the highest "average" elevation of all the continents due to the ice pack, and it has the lowest elevation of all the continents getting down to 1.5 km below sea level.


What compound does this use Antarctica has a thick ice cover and the highest average elevation of all the continents?

Antarctica has thick ice cover and the highest average elevation of all the continents because of its location on the south pole.


What is the continent with the highest mean elevation in the world?

Antarctica is the continent with the highest mean elevation in the world. Antarctica's average elevation is 2,500 meters which is why it has the highest elevation of all the continents.


What continent has the most elevation in the world?

Asia has the highest average elevation of all the continents in the world. It is home to the highest mountain range, the Himalayas, including the tallest peak, Mount Everest.


Which continent has the highest elevation and lowest?

There is no data available for "average elevations of continents" except that Antarctica, with its deep ice cap, has the highest overall elevation. This would not be the case if considering the underlying land surface. Of the 7 classic continents, Australia (proper) may have the lowest elevation because it has fewer tall mountain ranges than Europe or the Americas.Asia has the lowest and highest points on earth, the Dead Sea on Israel/Jordan border is the lowest and the highest is Mount Everest, Nepal/China


What continent is above sea level?

All of the continets are above sea level at some point.


Which is the highest continent in the world?

The continent of Antarctica is the highest in average elevation, as it has the highest average elevation of all the continents. However, if you are referring to the continent with the highest point above sea level, then it would be Asia, with Mount Everest located on the border of Nepal and China.


What continent has the lowest elevation above the sea level?

Antarctica has the lowest elevation above sea level among the continents.


What country has a higher average elevation?

The country with the higher average elevation is Bhutan.


What is the elevation of terlingua tx?

average elevation is 2933ft.


Which has a lower elevation Arkansas or Florida?

Florida (average elevation 98 feet vs Arkansas average elevation 650 feet)