In 1954, Mt. Everest was measured as having an elevation of 8848 m. In 1998 to 2000, Mt. Everest was measured as having an elevation of 8850 m. Using an average rate of uplift of 6.5 mm/y, how much has Mt. Everest risen since it was first measured?
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Please, help me! I don't know how to answer this question!
6.5 * 34 = 221 mm = 22.1 cm
Not sure what you mean by saying that its elevation was 8850m "in 1998-2000" since it is always changing.
From 1954 to "1998-2000" it rose 2 meters, or 200 cm.
Not sure why the average lift rate is given, since we were given the final measurement. Question is poorly worded.
From 1954 to "1998-2000" it rose 2 meters, or 200 cm.
Not sure why the average lift rate is given, since we were given the final measurement. Question is poorly worded.
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