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For two reasons. Firstly, Ben Nevis is about 600 miles further north and secondly it is a 4000 foot high mountain and Plymouth is at sea level.

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Why it's colder up Ben Nevis than Plymouth?

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Why is Mt Etna higher than Ben Nevis?

Mt Etna is higher than Ben Nevis because it is a volcanic mountain formed through multiple eruptions over time, whereas Ben Nevis is a non-volcanic mountain that has been shaped by glacial activity. Additionally, Mt Etna is located at a tectonic plate boundary where magma reaches the surface, allowing it to rise higher than Ben Nevis.


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What is the highest peak in the united kingdom?

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How many times would you have to climb to Ben nevis to have climbed the height of mount Everest?

You would have to climb Ben Nevis six and a half times to equal the height of Everest.


Is Ben Nevis bigger than Big Ben?

Oh, yes, absolutley. Big Ben is a large clock that sits in london, wheras Ben Nevis is the biggest MOUNTAIN in all of Britain.


How old is Ben Nevis?

Ben Nevis is 4000 years old.


What is Ben Nevis mountain named after?

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What are the similarities between Ben Nevis?

Ben Nevis is the tallest mountain in Scotland and also in the whole of the United Kingdom.


How many caves are on Mount Ben Nevis?

There are none actually on Ben Nevis but there is a small one in Glen Nevis..