8848 m
8611 m
8600 m
8100 m
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Answer is Wrong!
The correct answer is: B. 8611 m.
K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth, after Mount Everest. It is located in the Karakoram Range on the ChinaâPakistan border. The summit of K2 is 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) above sea level. It is the highest point in both Pakistan and Xinjiang, China.
K2 is a very difficult mountain to climb. It has a very high fatality rate, and is considered to be one of the most dangerous mountains in the world. The first successful ascent of K2 was made in 1954
by an Italian expedition led by Ardito Desio.The four options are:
A. 8848 m: This is the height of Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth.
B. 8611 m: This is the correct answer.
C. 8600 m: This is a close approximation
D. 8100 m: This is a much lower estimate of the height of K2.