Question 8 Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows.

Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world. It is found in the Himalayan ranges
of Asia. Everest is the highest mountain on the Earth's continental crust as measured
from the sea level to the top. It measures 8848 meters in height. Due to its altitude,
it is covered with snow.

What is the central idea of this paragraph?

A:Everest is always covered with snow.

B:Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.

C:The altitude of Mount Everest is not significant.

D:Mount Everest can be measured.

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