Explore the World’s Most Extreme Geographical Features

The Earth’s Most Extreme Places

The planet has some of the most extreme environments, from the freezing cold of Antarctica to the scorching heat of Death Valley. Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth, while the Mariana Trench in the Pacific Ocean is the deepest. Other extreme places include the Atacama Desert, one of the driest locations, and Oymyakon, Russia, the coldest inhabited place.

These places challenge human survival and scientific understanding. Explore the world’s most extreme locations in this word search puzzle.

Did You Know?

• Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, standing at 29,032 feet.
• The Mariana Trench reaches depths of nearly 36,000 feet below sea level.
• Death Valley, California, recorded the highest temperature on Earth at 134°F (56.7°C).
• Oymyakon, Russia, has recorded temperatures as low as -96°F (-71.2°C), making it the coldest inhabited place.