Mt. Everest Quiz

Why do adventurers often dream of reaching the summit of Mt. Everest?

• To experience the world's most challenging climb

• To view the earth from its highest point

• To explore the world's deepest cave

What does it mean to acclimate in high-altitude environments?

• Adjusting to lower oxygen levels

• Learning to navigate through snow

• Adapting to local cuisine

Which mountain range is home to Everest, the world's highest peak?

• Rocky Mountains

• Himalayas

• Alps

During a winter expedition, what condition can occur when skin and underlying tissues freeze?

• Hypoxia

• AMS

• Frostbite

Nepal is located in __________ and __________.

• India and Pakistan

• China and Nepal

• Nepal and India

Why is it difficult to survive in the "death zone" without supplemental oxygen?

• Extreme cold temperatures

• Low atmospheric pressure

• High levels of carbon dioxide

• Thin air resulting in low oxygen levels

Mt. Everest is still growing taller...

• True

• False

What is the primary faith of Sherpas?

• Muslim

• Jewish

• Buddhist

Everest is part of the...

• US National Parks

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites

• Andes

Mt. Everest is sometimes called the...

• The coldest jungle

• The scariest rock

• The highest junkyard