Which of the following best describes Mount Everest?
- A. The largest country in the world by land area
- B. A salt lake bordering Jordan and Israel, known as the lowest point on Earth's land surface
- C. The smallest country in the world by both area and population
- D. The tallest mountain above sea level, located in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and Tibet ✓
Correct answer
D. The tallest mountain above sea level, located in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and Tibet
Explanation
'Mount Everest' refers to the tallest mountain above sea level, located in the Himalayas on the border of Nepal and Tibet.