12 Questions
What is the minimum elevation of mountains that are considered to be above 4.5 miles?
7,200 m
In which countries are the majority of the highest mountains located?
China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan
What is the term used to measure the height of a mountain above the highest saddle connecting it to a higher summit?
Topographic prominence
What is the minimum topographic prominence required for a summit to be considered a mountain?
300 m
What is the percentage of relative prominence used to reflect the scale of higher mountain ranges?
7-8%
What rank are given to well-known mountains that are connected via a high ridge to a taller summit?
S
Why do the heights of mountains given in different sources often differ?
Because the sea level is often problematic to define when a mountain is remote from the sea
What is the range of heights measured for Mount Everest?
8,840 m to 8,849 m
Why is Mauna Kea considered the world's tallest mountain?
Because it rises about 10,203 m from the Pacific Ocean floor
What is the greatest rise on Earth from the bottom of a trench to the summit of a mountain?
13,420 m from the bottom of the Atacama Trench to the summit of Ojos del Salado
Why is the list of highest mountains extended to include all 7,200 m peaks?
Because the heights of mountains are often difficult to measure accurately
What is the largest mountain on Earth in terms of base area and volume?
Mauna Loa
Test your knowledge of the tallest mountains on Earth, including those with elevations above 7,200m and 8,000m. Learn about their locations and geological features. Explore the challenges of defining a mountain and its peaks.
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