Most Americans Can’t Pass This Simple Geography Quiz

How many miles above sea level is Mt. Everest?

Retry Correct Incorrect Mt. Everest is only 5 and a half miles above sea level with an elevation of 29,028 feet. It is a brutal place: winds can blow over 200 mph and the temperature has been recorded as low as 80 below zero (Fahrenheit)!

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How many miles above sea level is Mt. Everest?

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