Mt. Everest - Introduction and Basic Facts

What is the meaning of the term "border" as used in the text?

• A tall mountain

• An imaginary line separating two countries or territories

• The peak of a hill

• A deep valley

What does the term "ascent" mean in the context of Mount Everest?

• The descent from the summit

• The action of climbing a mountain or hill

• A flat area on the mountain slope

• The name of a specific mountain trail

How would you define a "surveyor" based on the information provided?

• A person who climbs mountains for fun

• Someone who measures and describes the shape of the Earth's surface

• A professional mountain guide

• An expert in studying sacred places

How would you describe an "uninhabited" area in the context of Mount Everest?

• A place with no trees

• An area with very few animals

• An area with no humans or animals

• An area where a lot of people live

Who were the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

• Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay

• George Everest and Tenzing Norgay

• Edmund Hillary and George Everest

• No one has reached the summit

In the context of Mount Everest, what does the term "challenge" refer to?

• A flat area on the summit

• A dangerous animal inhabiting the region

• Something difficult that requires hard work

• A specific route for climbers

What is the meaning of the term "sacred" as applied to Mount Everest by the Sherpa people?

• Dangerous and risky

• Holy, divine, or deserving respect

• A specific type of vegetation

• Difficult to climb

Which of the following sentences uses the word "challenge" correctly, as it is used in the text?

• The challenge of Mount Everest is a flat landscape.

• Climbing Mount Everest is an easy and boring challenge.

• Climbing Mount Everest is an exciting and dangerous challenge.

• The challenge of Mount Everest is to find its three different names.

How many different names does Mount Everest have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the height of Mount Everest?

• 8,848.86 meters

• 29,031.7 feet

• 9,000 meters

• 30,000 feet