Everest:The Climb

What is the correct definition of the word "ascent" as it relates to climbing?

• Moving downward

• Height above sea level

• To climb

• Spikes on boots

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4C

What is the correct definition of the word "crampon" as it relates to climbing?

• Metal spikes on boots to help you climb

• What happens to climbers when they get tired

• A deep open crack in a glacier

• An ice pick used by mountain climbers

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the correct definition of the word "crevasse" as it relates to climbing?

• Metal spikes on boots that help mountain climbers

• A deep open crack in a glacier

• The top of the mountain

• Moving downward

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.RI.6.4

What is the correct definition of the word "descent" as it relates to climbing?

• To climb

• To travel across

• Moving downward

• How far you have traveled

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

What is the correct definition of the word "summit" as it relates to climbing?

• The top of the mountain

• The bottom of the mountain

• To climb

• To travel across

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.RI.6.4

In which country would you find Mt. Everest?

• Nepal

• China

• India

• Egypt

What is the capital of the country in which Mt. Everest is found?

• Karachi

• Beijing

• New Delhi

• Kathmandu

What is the name of the people who help you up Mt. Everest?

• Sherpa

• Navajo

• Zulu

• Tangas

Where does the "Death Zone" begin?

• Camp 1

• Base Camp

• Camp III

• Camp IV

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

What is a Sherpa?

• Natives of Mongolia who specialize in climbing mountains.

• Natives of China who specialize in cave diving.

• Natives of Nepal and Tibet who are known for mountaineering.

• Natives of Europe who invented the sport of mountaineering.