Which mountain's summit is farthest from Earth's centre?
Correct answer: C. Mount Chimborazo
- A. K2
- B. Mount Kilimanjaro
- C. Mount Chimborazo
- D. Mount Everest
Explanation
Because Earth bulges at the equator, Chimborazo's summit in Ecuador is farthest from the planet's centre.
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