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PBHS Tallest Peaks
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Highest mountain in North America | Denali (was McKinley) in Alaska |
| Highest mountain in Africa | Kilimanjaro in Tanzania |
| Highest in Asia and the World | Everest in Nepal |
| Highest in Australia | Kosciusko (from Poland helped in American Revolution) |
| Highest in South America | Aconcagua in Argentina |
| Highest in Europe | Elbrus (Caucasus Mtns) |
| Highest in Western Europe | Mont Blanc (France-Italy) |
| Highest in Oceania | Puncak Jaya in New Guinea |
| Highest in 48 Contiguous States | Whitney in California |
| Highest in Antarctica | Vinson Massif |
| Highest from base to peak | Mauna Kea |