There are only __________ mountains in the world which are over 8000m/26,247ft above sea level.
Correct answer: D. 14
- A. 20
- B. 18
- C. 16
- D. 14
Explanation
There are fourteen officially recognised mountains higher than 8,000 metres, known as the eight-thousanders. All fourteen lie in the Himalaya and Karakoram ranges of Asia.
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