Question

asia contains both the highest and lowest known points on earth. mt. everest is a little over 29,000 feet above sea level, and the shore of the dead sea is about 1,370 feet below sea level. what is the approximate difference in elevation between the two points?
○ 29,370 feet
○ 27,630 feet
○ 30,370 feet
○ 28,370 feet
3 attempts remain

Explanation:

Step1: Identify elevations

Mt. Everest: \( 29370 \) feet (above sea level, positive).
Dead Sea shore: \( -1370 \) feet (below sea level, negative).

Step2: Calculate difference

Difference = \( 29370 - (-1370) = 29370 + 1370 \).
\( 29370 + 1370 = 30740 \)? Wait, no—wait, the options have 30,370? Wait, maybe the Dead Sea is about 1,000? Wait, no, recheck: The problem says "a little over 29,000" (so 29370) and "about 1,370 below". So difference is \( 29370 - (-1370) = 29370 + 1370 = 30740 \)? But the options have 30,370. Wait, maybe typo, but the closest is 30,370? Wait, no—wait, maybe the Dead Sea is 1,000? Wait, no, let's recalculate: \( 29370 + 1370 = 30740 \), but the option is 30,370? Wait, maybe the Everest is 29,000 and Dead Sea 1,370: \( 29000 + 1370 = 30370 \). Ah, maybe "a little over 29,000" is approximated as 29,000. So \( 29000 + 1370 = 30370 \). So the answer is 30,370 feet.

Answer:

30,370 feet (corresponding to the option "30,370 feet")