The Battle of the Mountains

According to the text, Going Up a Mountain, wind and steep slopes cause...

• a nice breeze for the hikers.

• the snow to spread out across the mountain.

• dangerous conditions for the hikers.

• rocks to slide down the mountain.

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CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

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CCSS.RI.6.5

The author from the text, Going Up a Mountain, shares that the ______ act as guides to help hikers go up Mount Everest.

• Kathmandu

• Sherpas

• Messner

• mountaineers

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

According to the text, Standing On The Roof Of Africa, why was it crucial for Natalie to drink water?

• Because water is good for you.

• Because water regulates your body temperature.

• Because in higher altitudes, dehydration is more likely to occur.

• Because it helps keep you more alert in higher altitudes.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

According to the text, Standing on the Roof of Africa, what causes altitude sickness?

• going from a low place to a high place.

• Hiking quickly and reaching above 8,000 feet on the mountain.

• headaches, dizziness, and weakness.

• throwing up can cause altitude sickness.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

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How do both stories differ in their description of dangers on the mountain?

• Only, Standing on the Roof of Africa, talks about taking photographs on the mountain.

• Only, Going Up a Mountain, talks about the decrease of oxygen being a struggle for hikers.

• Only, Going Up a Mountain, talks about steep parts of the mountain.

• Only, Standing on the Roof of Africa, talks about the effects of altitude sickness on our bodies.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What statement would both authors most likely agree on?

• It is important to be well prepared to hike up a mountain.

• You should have local guides help you up the mountain.

• Wind can be a hazard for hikers.

• It is rewarding to raise money for a good cause.

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CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9