Question

Which is the highest area in the world?
a.Tibet
b.Nepal
c.Bolivia
d.Finland

Answer 1

Hint: The highest and lowest country depends on its respective elevation. The elevation is the distance above sea level which is measured in meters or feet.

Complete answer: The altitude of a place also determines its height. As altitude increases, air pressure decreases. This happens for two reasons;
-The first reason is the gravity with which it pulls air close to the surface.
-The second reason is density. As the altitude rises, the air becomes less dense than air near the sea level.
High-altitude locations are colder than areas closer to sea level. This is because of the low air pressure. The human body responds to high altitudes as a decrease in air pressure means that less oxygen is available for breathing. Looking at the options above:
Option a: Tibet has an average elevation of 14,370 feet above the sea level. This is the reason why it is known as the roof of the world. Hence, this is the correct answer.
Option b: Nepal has an elevation of 3,265 m above sea level. e, it is an incorrect option.
Option c: Bolivia has an elevation of 4000m above sea level. This is well known for altitude sickness. Hence, it is an incorrect option as it is not the highest.
Option d: Finland's highest peak, Halti, is at an elevation of 1,331 m above the sea level. Hence, it is an incorrect option.

Hence , Option 'a' is correct.

Note: Mount Everest is the highest point on the Earth reaching a height of 29,029 feet above the sea level. The Maldives is the lowest city in the world.