WONDER #1056: Where Is Mauna Kea?

Question 1 of 3

This Wonder was mostly about...

1. similarities and differences between Mount Everest and Mauna Kea.
2. how to climb a mountain.
3. Mauna Kea, the highest point in Hawaii and tallest mountain in the world.
4. how scientists watch volcanoes for signs of eruption.

Question 2 of 3

What does Mauna Kea mean in Hawaiian?

1. White Mountain
2. Tall Peak
3. Surf’s Up
4. Beach Volcano

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following makes Mauna Kea a great place to observe the sky?

1. high elevation
2. dry climate
3. both (A) and (B)
4. none of the above

Check your answers online at https://wonderopolis.org/index.php/wonder/Can-You-Ski-in-Hawaii.