Mountains: Surviving on Mt. Everest Vocab

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What is a mountain?

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A mountain is a large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings, usually in the form of a peak.

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What is Mount Everest?

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Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, located in the Himalayas, with a peak that reaches 29,032 feet (8,848 meters) above sea level.

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What does it mean to survive?

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To survive means to continue to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions.

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What is altitude?

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Altitude is the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

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What is a slope?

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A slope is a surface that is slanted or inclined, often found on mountains.

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What equipment do climbers use on mountains?

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Climbers use equipment like ropes, harnesses, ice axes, and crampons to help them climb safely.

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly down a mountain or valley.

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What is hypothermia?

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Hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, causing a dangerously low body temperature.

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What is oxygen?

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Oxygen is a gas that is essential for human survival; it is found in the air we breathe.

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What is a summit?

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The summit is the highest point of a mountain.