Which one of the following is the continent with the highest mean elev...
The Continent Antarctica has the highest mean elevation in the world. This is because it is covered bya thick layer of ice, about 7,100 feet (2,200 m) thick.
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Which one of the following is the continent with the highest mean elev...
Continent with highest mean elevation
Antarctica has the highest mean elevation of any continent in the world.
Reasons:
- Antarctica is the highest continent in terms of average elevation, with an elevation of 7,545 feet (2,300 meters) above sea level.
- The continent is covered in ice, with an average thickness of 6,500 feet (2,000 meters), which contributes to its high elevation.
- The Antarctic Plateau, which makes up the majority of the continent, has an average elevation of 8,202 feet (2,500 meters) and is the highest and driest continent on Earth.
- The continent also has several mountain ranges, including the Transantarctic Mountains, which have peaks up to 14,000 feet (4,300 meters) in elevation.
Other options:
- North America has an average elevation of 2,670 feet (814 meters) above sea level.
- Asia has an average elevation of 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) above sea level.
- South America has an average elevation of 6,890 feet (2,100 meters) above sea level.