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in northern canada, baffin island is home to the worlds tallest cliff, mount thor. this peak is named after the powerful god of thunder from norse mythology. like the god, mount thor has a mighty appearance! its vertical drop, or the distance from the mountains top to its base, measures 4,101 feet. it is not only the tallest cliff in the world but also the steepest. in fact, mount thors west face presents a remarkable challenge for climbers. many have attempted to go up the cliffs steep face in the past. in 1985, a team of four climbers finally succeeded in reaching the summit. the climb took the team thirty - three days.
which choice provides the best summary of the passage?

Explanation:

The correct summary must include all key details: Mount Thor's namesake (Norse thunder god), its status as the world's tallest and steepest cliff, the challenge it posed to climbers, and the 1985 team that successfully climbed it in 33 days. The first option includes all these core points, while others omit key details or add incorrect information (like average climb time, storms, magical qualities, or encouraging others, which are not in the original passage).

Answer:

Mount Thor, named for the Norse god of thunder, is the tallest and steepest cliff on Earth. It was too difficult to climb for many years, but a team reached the top in 1985.