Question

highest major summits in india
summit elevation (meters) mountain range prominence (meters)
kangto 7,060 assam himalaya 2,195
saser kangri iii 7,495 saser karakoram 850
langpo 6,965 sikkim himalaya 560
sri kailash 6,932 garhwal himalaya 1,092
mount lakshmi 6,983 rimo karakoram 800
mountain summits are often described in terms of their elevation, or height above sea level. but a summits elevation may not be as good an indication of how high the mountain appears to observers as is the summits prominence, or its height above its surroundings, and these values can differ significantly. for example, the indian mountain of
which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the example?
a. saser kangri iii has an elevation of 7,495 meters but a considerably lower prominence of 850 meters.
b. kangto has a much higher prominence than does langpo.
c. kangto has a high prominence but is from a different mountain range than mount lakshmi, which has a lower prominence.
d. sri kailash has an elevation of 6,932 meters and is considered the highest mountain from the garhwal himalaya range.
a
b
c

Explanation:

The example needs to show a significant difference between elevation (height above sea level) and prominence (height above surroundings). Option A uses Saser Kangri III's elevation (7,495 meters) and much lower prominence (850 meters), directly illustrating the contrast described. Other options do not focus on the elevation-prominence difference for a single mountain as required.

Answer:

A. Saser Kangri III has an elevation of 7,495 meters but a considerably lower prominence of 850 meters.