Fermi Questions Deck #5 (Miscellaneous)

Question 1

Highest Mountain in the World (and Asia)

Answer 1

Everest, Nepal-China: 29,035 feet / 8850 meters

Question 2

Highest Mountain in Africa

Answer 2

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: 19,340 feet / 5895 meters

Question 3

Highest Mountain in Antarctica

Answer 3

Vinson Massif: 16,066 feet / 4897 meters

Question 4

Highest Mountain in Australia

Answer 4

Kosciusko: 7310 feet / 2228 meters

Question 5

Highest Mountain in Europe

Answer 5

Elbrus, Russia (Caucasus): 18,510 feet / 5642 meters

Question 6

Highest Mountain in Western Europe

Answer 6

Mont Blanc, France-Italy: 15,771 feet / 4807 meters

Question 7

Highest Mountain in Oceania

Answer 7

Puncak Jaya, New Guinea: 16,535 feet / 5040 meters

Question 8

Highest Mountain in North America

Answer 8

McKinley (Denali), Alaska: 20,320 feet / 6194 meters

Question 9

Highest Mountain in the 48 Contiguous United States

Answer 9

Whitney, California: 14,494 feet / 4418 meters

Question 10

Highest Mountain in South America

Answer 10

Aconcagua, Argentina: 22,834 feet / 6960 meters

Question 11

Lowest Point in the World (and Asia)

Answer 11

Dead Sea shore, Israel-Jordan: 1369 feet / 417.5 meters below sea level