Out of the Death Zone

Mount Everest is found in which mountain range?

• The Himalayas

• The Andes

• The Karakoram Range

• The Rockies

Which mountain is known as the 'Death Zone'?

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Everest

What is an avalanche?

• a large amount of snow that quickly moves down a slope

• Snowflake

• A type of snowmobile

• a large amount of ice that quickly moves down a hill.

What is the process of combining different elements to create something new called?

• separation

• synthesis

• fusion

• amalgamation

What is the meaning of the word 'expeditions' in the context of climbing?

• equipment used for climbing

• group activities for leisure

• organized journeys or trips to remote or challenging locations

• mountain peaks for climbing

What are some risks associated with climbing Mount Everest?

• lack of oxygen, dehydration, hypothermia
• rockslides, crevasses, blizzards
• altitude sickness, extreme weather conditions, avalanches, falls, frostbite, and exhaustion
• equipment failure, altitude sickness, frostbite
• All of the above

What does the term 'synthesizing' mean?

• Combining different elements or ideas to create something new or original.

• Analyzing the similarities and differences between two elements or ideas.

• Copying existing elements or ideas without any changes.

• Breaking down a complex idea into simpler parts.

What is the meaning of "trek"?

• to go on a long, arduous journey, typically on foot
• to stay in one place and not move
• to go on a short, easy journey, typically by car
• to travel by plane or train

What is the meaning of "summit"?

• a type of fruit
• a type of fish
• highest point or top of a mountain or hill
• a type of bird

How does Out of the Death Zone and Mount Everest Speaks compare to climbing the mountain. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.