What Is the Difference in Elevation Between the Top of a Mountain

question 145

Multiple Choice

What is the difference in elevation between the top of a mountain 8,867 ft above sea level and a point in a valley 248 ft below sea level?

• A) 8,371 ft
• B) 8,619 ft
• C) 9,115 ft
• D) 9,363 ft
• E) -8,619 ft

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Definitions:

Produces Sound

Refers to the generation of audible vibrations through various mechanisms, including vocal cords in humans and other instruments or objects.

Olfactory Cells

Specialized sensory cells located in the olfactory epithelium of the nose, responsible for detecting odor molecules and sending signals to the brain.

Nasal Cavity

The hollow space within the nose and skull that is lined with mucous membrane and functions in air passage, olfaction, and filtration of dust and pathogens.

Ciliated Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue lining the respiratory tract, characterized by a single layer of cells that appears stratified and has cilia.