Which is the highest mountain in South America?
Mount Aconcagua is located in the Andes Mountains, which stretch for over 4,300 miles along the western coast of South America. The mountain is part of the Principal Cordillera, the main chain of the Andes, and is surrounded by other high peaks, such as Tupungato, Cerro Bonete, and Mercedario. It's the highest mountain outside of Asia, and is a popular destination for climbers from all over the world.
The mountain was first climbed in 1897 by a German expedition led by Matthias Zurbriggen, who reached the summit after a difficult and dangerous journey. Since then, thousands of climbers have attempted to scale the peak, and it's considered a challenging but rewarding climb. The peak is covered in snow and ice year-round, and the high altitude and harsh weather conditions make it a formidable challenge for even experienced mountaineers.
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billyboy915
Why is there no mention of its height when it's height is the very subject of this question? This is such an obvious omission and would not have passed review except for the fact that it is an unreviewed Quizzclub Clone question.
William Laughlin
Phoebe Figalily,
It is unnecessary to use the link if the author is efficient. It can be done by adding 3 three words to the first sentence.
"At 22,837 feet, Mount Aconcagua is located in the Andes Mountains, which stretch for over 4,300 miles along the western coast of South America."
There now, wasn't that easy? Instead of scolding players for pointing out deficiencies in the answers, try applying higher standards so such criticism is unnecessary!
William Laughlin
billyboy915,
I wondered the same thing!
William Laughlin
earlepg,
It is unnecessary to use the link if the author is efficient. It can be done by adding 3 three words to the first sentence.
"At 22,837 feet, Mount Aconcagua is located in the Andes Mountains, which stretch for over 4,300 miles along the western coast of South America."
Wasn't that easy? Instead of scolding players for pointing out deficiencies in the answers, they should try applying higher standards so such criticism and clicking links is unnecessary!
Bob Sargent
The explanation doesn't say how high it is.
William Laughlin
Phoebe Figalily,
It is unnecessary to use the link if the author is efficient. It can be done by adding 3 three words to the first sentence.
"At 22,837 feet, Mount Aconcagua is located in the Andes Mountains, which stretch for over 4,300 miles along the western coast of South America."
There now, wasn't that easy? Instead of scolding players for pointing out deficiencies in the answers, try applying higher standards so such criticism is unnecessary!
Mic Fenst
6959 meters elevation.
cgrhm
Gee- mentioning the actual height of the mountain would have made sense.
Myrna Cooksey-Watson
Answer never gave the height.
William Laughlin
Phoebe Figalily,
Oh, so being "a free game" absolves Quizzclub from professionalism and proper writing standards?
On top of that, Quizzclub is hardly free. There are ads as well as charges and fees for coins. I don't know what game you're playing, but you're not playing it with a full deck!
As a website concerning trivia facts and figures, don't you think Quizzclub has an obligation to uphold high standards and professionalism. After all, the site is NOT a charity, but sometimes the level of standards and the infantile level of some questions and options make it appear as if it is written for and by children who don't know better.
And along comes Quizzclub's faux player, Phoebe Figalily, acting like a barracuda, biting off the heads of anyone who dares to expect an accurate and adult level of quality! Why do you insist on defending sloppiness, inaccuracy, the lowest standards, and mediocracy? SMH
Jas Newman
Diana Santamaria, In one well-crafted sentence, you provided more pertinent information than either the writer or Phoebe Figalily did in more than ten lines. Thank you.
Corey Taylor
Bob Sargent, 22,837 ft.
William Laughlin
Phoebe Figalily,
It is unnecessary to use the link if the author is efficient. It can be done by adding 3 three words to the first sentence.
"At 22,837 feet, Mount Aconcagua is located in the Andes Mountains, which stretch for over 4,300 miles along the western coast of South America."
There now, wasn't that easy? Instead of scolding players for pointing out deficiencies in the answers, try applying higher standards so such criticism is unnecessary!
Diana Santamaria
Bob Sargent, nor does he say where in South America it is located. The Aconcagua has about 6.950 m and is located in the province of Mendoza, Argentina.
Pat Wells
I love climbing mountains, but some, like this one, are too challenging at my age. If I were in my 20's, 30's, 40's, or even 50's, I'd go for it.
Shirley Dutt
Mic Fenst, Thank you. They never said the elevation.