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Elevations
publish date: 2025/12/27 21:45:28.388084 UTC
The lowest point in the United States is Death Valley, California, with an elevation of feet (282 feet below sea level). Mt. McKinley (Alaska) is the highest point in the United States. Its elevation is 20,602 feet higher than Death Valley. (Source: The World Almanac Book of Facts, 2009)
What is the elevation of Mt. McKinley?
Answer = (1)
Correct Answer
(1) 20320
Explanation
Death Valley is 282 feet below sea level, so its elevation is –282 feet.
Mt. McKinley is 20,602 feet higher than Death Valley:
-282 + 20,602 = 20,320
Elevation of Mt. McKinley = 20,320 feet above sea level.
Reference
Mathematics for college students, go-math-science.com