UPSC Prelims 1995·GS1·geography·general geography

Which one of the following is the continent with the highest mean elevation in the world?

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  1. AAntarcticaCorrect
  2. BNorth America
  3. CAsia
  4. DSouth America

Explanation

Antarctica is the continent with the highest mean elevation in the world. While Asia contains the highest individual mountain peaks, Antarctica has a much higher average elevation because it is covered by a massive, thick ice sheet. This ice layer averages about two kilometers in thickness and covers nearly the entire continent, effectively raising its mean elevation to approximately 2,500 meters above sea level. This is significantly higher than the average elevation of any other continent.
geography: Which one of the following is the continent with the highest mean elevation in the world?

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