Highest Mountains Above 8,000 Meters
What is the highest peak in the world?
- Mount Everest. It stands at a towering height of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level.
Which of the following is NOT one of the 14 highest peaks above 8,000 meters?
- Mount Kilimanjaro. It stands at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level and is not one of the 14 highest peaks.
Which peak is known as the "Savage Mountain"?
- K2's steepness and technical difficulty make it one of the most challenging climbs in the world.
Which area of mountain peaks is known as the "Roof of the World"?
- The Tibetan Plateau is called the "Roof of the World" due to its towering elevation, and its tallest point being Mount Everest — the highest peak on Earth.
Which peak is located in both Pakistan and China?
- Gasherbrum I lies on the border between Pakistan and China.
Which peak is the third highest in the world?
- Kangchenjunga is the third highest peak. It stands at 8,586 meters (28,169 feet) above sea level.
Which peak was the last of the 14 to be climbed?
- Shishapangma was first climbed in 1964 by a Chinese expedition and the last of the 14 to be climbed in 1982 by a Japanese expedition.
Which peak is also known as "Killer Mountain"?
- Nanga Parbat is right. It is known as "Killer Mountain" due to its high fatality rate among climbers.
Which peak has the highest fatality rate of all the 14 peaks?
- K2 holds this dire distinction. Its technical difficulty, unpredictable weather, and high altitude make it one of the most dangerous mountains to climb.
Which peak is the only one located entirely in Nepal?
- Manaslu is correct. It is the eighth highest peak in the world and located entirely in Nepal.
