What is the new height of Mount Everest?
Correct answer: D. 8848.86m (29,032 ft)
- A. 8841.0m (29,006)
- B. None of these
- C. 8856.74m (29,057)
- D. 8848.86m (29,032 ft)
Explanation
The revised official height of Mount Everest is 8,848.86 metres, jointly announced by Nepal and China in 2020. The revision incorporated improved surveying and places the summit at about 29,032 feet.
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