Which range is known for the highest concentration of 'fourteeners' (peaks over 14,000 ft) in the US? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which range is known for the highest concentration of 'fourteeners' (peaks over 14,000 ft) in the US?

A. The Cascade Range

B. The Alaska Range

C. The Rocky Mountains (in Colorado)

D. The Sierra Nevada

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Rocky Mountains in Colorado contain the vast majority of the 14,000-foot peaks in the contiguous United States.

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