Quiz Question: Which mountain’s summit is furthest from the center of the Earth?
The given options are:
- Mount Everest
- Chimborazo
- Huascaran
Correct Answer: Chimborazo
Info: Chimborazo, measuring 20,564 feet in the Andes, is the furthest point because it is situated along the world’s equatorial bulge. The iconic mountain in Ecuador is at a higher point than Everest which is measured from sea level. Huascaran in Peru is a close second.