US Highest Peaks Quiz
Denali & major state high points, elevation comparisons (10 questions).
US Highest Peaks Quiz: Quick Study Notes
This quiz tests your knowledge of the United States’ most prominent summits, focusing on elevation records, specific state high points, and major mountain ranges ranging from the Alaskan wilderness to the Appalachians.
Key Takeaways
- Denali was officially renamed from Mount McKinley in 2015.
- Mount Elbert (14,440 ft) is the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains.
- There are 54 peaks over 14,000 feet (“14ers”) in Colorado alone.
- Mount Rainier is considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world.
- Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain on Earth when measured from base to peak.
What is the highest mountain in the United States?
Denali (formerly Mount McKinley) in Alaska is the highest mountain in the US and North America, with an elevation of 20,310 feet.
What is the highest peak in the lower 48 states?
Mount Whitney in California is the highest summit in the contiguous United States, standing at 14,505 feet.
Which US state has the lowest high point?
Florida has the lowest high point of any state. Britton Hill rises to just 345 feet above sea level.
What is the highest mountain east of the Mississippi?
Mount Mitchell in North Carolina is the highest peak in the eastern United States at 6,684 feet.
Is Mauna Kea taller than Everest?
When measured from its base on the ocean floor to its peak, Mauna Kea is taller than Mount Everest, though Everest has the highest altitude above sea level.
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