Fascinating Facts About Mount Everest and Paricutin Volcano

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Who was the first person to identify Everest as the tallest peak on Earth?

  • Radhanath Sikdar (correct)
  • Paricutin Volcano
  • Edmund Hillary
  • Tenzing Norgay

When did Paricutin Volcano erupt in a farmer's cornfield?

  • 1953
  • 1943 (correct)
  • 1960
  • 1930

How tall is the Paricutin Volcano today?

  • 9,000 feet (correct)
  • 10,000 feet
  • 8,000 feet
  • 5,000 feet

What is the Grand Canyon primarily formed by?

<p>Natural erosion by the Colorado River (D)</p>
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What is the main reason Paricutin Volcano is considered a natural wonder?

<p>Its short lifespan and rapid growth (B)</p>
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How many people have summited Everest since the first official ascent in 1953?

<p>Over 4,000 people (B)</p>
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