Mount Everest Vocabulary

Front

What does it mean to ascend a mountain?

Back

To move upward.

Front

Where do yaks primarily live?

Back

In Asia.

Front

What is a glacier made of?

Back

Snow.

Front

What does it mean to survive?

Back

To live.

Front

What is a mountain range?

Back

A series of connected mountains.

Front

What is the highest mountain in the world?

Back

Mount Everest.

Front

What type of climate is found at the top of Mount Everest?

Back

Extreme cold and low oxygen levels.

Front

What is the term for the area where two mountain ranges meet?

Back

Mountain junction.

Front

What is the main danger of climbing Mount Everest?

Back

Altitude sickness.

Front

What equipment is essential for climbing high mountains?

Back

Climbing gear, oxygen tanks, and warm clothing.