Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted January 30, 2014 Moderators Posted January 30, 2014 1) What is the name of the tallest mountain on Earth? 2) What is the elevation of this mountain taken from its land base and measured to its top? 3) What structure has been built on the top of this mountain by humans? 4) What life forms live permantly on the top of this mountain? 5) How are whales associated with this mountain? 6) What life forms live permantly at the base of this mountain? 7) What is the name of the largest city that is located on this mountain? If you google, you can find some of the answers. But, I do not believe that you can find them all? So, this is a test of your knowledge and reasoning--thinking about it may give you some of the answers? Quote Gregory
Moderators Bravus Posted January 30, 2014 Moderators Posted January 30, 2014 It's a volcano in Hawaii - Mauna Loa? I think so. It's something like 8000 m (over 25000 ft) high. I believe there is an atmospheric CO2 station built at the top of Mauna Loa. Do humans live there permanently? Aside from that, maybe only some eagles or other tropical/alpine species? Whales presumably swim around it, and may well also breed in volcanically warmed waters near it. At the base, there may even be 'extremophiles' near 'black smoker' vents, but I'm guessing on this one. In terms of cities, the only city I actually know in Hawaii is Honolulu (and Waikiki), and IIRC that's on the whole wrong island. No googling involved, this is all from memory and guesses, so I could be barking up the wrong tree entirely... Quote Truth is important
Green Cochoa Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 1) What is the name of the tallest mountain on Earth? The tallest mountain is a debatable point, and partly depends on definitions and/or accuracy of measurements. All the other questions depend heavily on this first one. Blessings, Green Cochoa. Quote
Administrators debbym Posted January 30, 2014 Administrators Posted January 30, 2014 Mauna Kea, an inactive volcano in Hawaii, is the world's tallest mountain as measured from its base, deep in the Pacific Ocean, to its summit. The discussion over what counts as Earth's tallest mountain stems from the fact that a large amount of Hawaii's Mauna Kea is underwater, and therefore measuring it from above sea level does not do justice to its massive size. Mauna Kea's summit is at 13,796 feet (4,205 meters) above sea level, but it extends about 19,700 feet (6000 meters) below the water's surface. Therefore, its total height is 33,500 feet (10,210 meters), nearly a mile taller than Mount Everest, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). In Hawaiian, Mauna Kea means "White Mountain," and its snowy summit attracts skiers and snowboarders. Its lower slopes are popular areas for hunting, hiking, sightseeing and bird watching. googled and found this, wow way cool, never heard of it. Quote deb Love awakens love. Let God be true and every man a liar.
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted January 30, 2014 Author Moderators Posted January 30, 2014 Bravus was so close that I will give you the answers: 1) What is the name of the tallest mountain on Earth? Mauna Kea 2) What is the elevation of this mountain taken from its land base and measured to its top?` 32,696 feet total height 13,796 feet above the surface of the sea 3) What structure has been built on the top of this mountain by humans? An observatory 4) What life forms live permantly on the top of this mountain? The Wikiu bug The wolf Spider 5) How are whales associated with this mountain? They swim around the base of the mountain 6) What life forms live permantly at the base of this mountain? Abyssal Cusk Eel Deep sea shrimp Swimming sea cucumber Abyssal grenadier 7) What is the name of the largest city that is located on this mountain? Hilo Quote Gregory
Moderators Gregory Matthews Posted January 30, 2014 Author Moderators Posted January 30, 2014 Green you raise an interesting point: 1) If you measure from sea level to the top of the mountain, Mt. Everest is the highest. 2) If you measure from base to top, Mauna Kea is the tallest. 3) If you measure from the center of the Earth to the top of the mountain, Mt. Chimorazo sticks out into space further than any other object. You will note that I used the word "tallest," and I did that for a reason. Mauna Kea may not be the highest but it is clearly the highest, even though people quible over its exact height. Quote Gregory
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