The volcano Mauna Kea is the highest point in the state of Hawaii. Mauna Kea stands about 4,205 meters above sea level. With sea level represented at 0 meters, the base of the volcano is at an elevation of approximately -6,000 meters.

Question

The actual height of Mauna Kea is
meters.

Answer 1

To calculate the actual height of Mauna Kea, we need to consider both its height above sea level and the elevation of its base below sea level.

1. Height above sea level: 4,205 meters
2. Base elevation: -6,000 meters

The actual height of Mauna Kea can be calculated as:

\[ \text{Actual height} = \text{Height above sea level} - \text{Base elevation} \]

Substituting the values:

\[ \text{Actual height} = 4,205 - (-6,000) \] \[ \text{Actual height} = 4,205 + 6,000 \] \[ \text{Actual height} = 10,205 \text{ meters} \]

Therefore, the actual height of Mauna Kea is 10,205 meters.