Why Everest Reading Review

Since 1953 (the first successful climb) how many have made it to the top of Mount Everest?

• Less than 500

• Around 1,000

• Around 4,000

• More than 10,000

How many people have died trying to climb Everest?

• Less than 45

• Around 110

• Around 180

• More than 230

How long can a person survive in the "death zone"?

• 4 hours maximum

• 12 hours maximum

• 1 day maximum

• 2 days maximum

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Check all boxes that are valid concerns when trying to reach the summit of Everest.

• Lack of oxygen

• Extreme cold

• Massive wind gusts

• Storms

• Not enough climbing experience

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What can give climbers a false idea of how safe the climb is? Check all that apply.

• The hot choccy milk waiting at base camp.

• The number of people who have succeeded already.

• The massive number of people who try every year.

• Trick question: The climb IS easy.

• They think going up is the hardest part.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Why do some people not get to see the summit, even though they did everything right?

• Traffic Jams

• Snowball fights

• Woke up too late

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Do you think people should have the right to rescue services when they put themselves at risk?

• 100% Yes

• Leaning Yes

• Leaning No

• 100% No

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1