Question

summit elevation (meters) mountain 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
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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

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze each option

• Option A: Saser Kangri III has an elevation of 7,495 meters but a considerably lower prominence of 850 meters. This shows that elevation and prominence can differ, and prominence is an important factor.
• Option B: Kangto has a much higher prominence than Langpo. But the key is to find an example that effectively uses data from the table.
• Option C: Kangto has a high prominence but is from a different mountain range than Mount Lakshmi. This is about range and prominence relationship.
• Option D: Sri Kailash has an elevation of 6,932 meters and is considered the highest mountain from the Garhwal Himalaya range. This is just about elevation and range.

Step2: Determine the best - fitting example

The question asks for an example that effectively uses data from the table. Option A shows the difference between elevation and prominence (two data points from the table) clearly.

Answer:

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