Which of the following is a likely explanation for why there is limestone near the summit of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on Earth?
A. The limestone forms during metamorphism related to mountain building.
B. The limestone was formed under the pressure of mountain glacial ice.
C. The limestone found at the top of Mount Everest was formed in an ocean.
D. The limestone is the result of an igneous intrusion.
The limestone found at the top of Mount Everest was formed in an ocean
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