Is The Sea Really On The Level?
When we measure the height of mountains, we measure from a constant number called sea level. For instance Mount Whitney in California is 14,494 feet (4,418 m) above sea level. We start at 0 feet and end up precisely, by careful measurement, at 14,494 feet…
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