Nepal: True or False?

Nepal:

Decide if the statements about Nepal are true or false. After you choose, you will see examples of strong credible evidence which prove or disprove the claim.

Multiple Choice

The tallest mountain in the world is in Nepal.

• True

• False

This is True.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the U.S Department of Commerce reports that the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, is located in Nepal, reaching 29,029ft

Multiple Choice

More people live in Virginia than in Nepal.

• True

• False

This is False.

The CIA World Fact book states that 30,327,877 people live in Nepal (as of July 2020). The United States Census Bureau shows that 8,535,519 people live in Virginia (as of July 2019). So more people live in Nepal than in Virginia.

Multiple Choice

The most popular religion in Nepal is Catholicism.

• True

• False

This is False.

According to the CIA World Fact book the most popular religion in Nepal is Hinduism 81.3%. The followers of Hinduism are called Hindus.

Multiple Choice

The infant mortality rate in Nepal is considered high.

• True

• False

This is True.

According to the CIA World Fact book, Nepal has the 68th highest infant mortality rate in the world. Out of 1,000 babies born, an average of 25 babies do not live to see their first birthday. For comparison, in Norway, Japan, Finland and Iceland, the rate is less than 2 babies per 1,000 (United Health Foundation, 2020).

Multiple Choice

Most people in Nepal are rich.

• True

• False

This is False.

According to a research article from the BBC, Nepal is one of the poorest countries and is dependent on international aid (2020). 

Multiple Choice

To buy something for $10 US dollars you need over 1,000 Nepalese rupees.

• True

• False

This is True.

According to OANDA currency converter, $10 USD is equal to 1,157 Nepalese Rupee (as of October 7, 2020).

Multiple Choice

Over one hundred languages are spoken in Nepal.

• True

• False

This is True.

The CIA World Fact book reports that the Nepalese can speak over 122 languages. The most widely spoken language is Nepali, which is spoken by 45% of the population.

Multiple Choice

Deforestation is not a problem in Nepal.

• True

• False

This is False.

The National Geographic reports that the deforestation is one of the major environmental issues in Nepal. Because of this, many animals are extinct.

Multiple Choice

The climate in the mountainous region of Nepal is very mild.

• True

• False

This is False.

According to National Geographic, Nepal has the greatest altitude change of any place on Earth. Because of the huge changes in altitude, Nepals experiences some very extreme weather, especially in the mountainous regions. The climate ranges from drought like conditions to flooding during the Monsoon season.

Multiple Choice

Most Nepalese live in urban areas.

• True

• False

This is False.

According to National Geographic, most Nepalese people live in the central rural, hilly part of of Nepal.