Multiple choice general knowledge

Mount Everest is the point on Earth that is farthest from the center of the earth.

  1. True

  2. False

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mount Everest is the highest point above sea level (8,848m), but due to Earth's oblate spheroid shape (equatorial bulge), Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador is the farthest point from Earth's center. Chimborazo is near the equator where Earth's radius is greatest.