Sherpa Guides on Mount Everest

What is the main role of Sherpa guides like Kami Rita on Mount Everest?

• To provide entertainment to climbers

• To help climbers reach the top of Mount Everest

• To conduct scientific research on Mount Everest

• To monitor weather conditions on Mount Everest

How many times has Kami Rita Sherpa scaled Mount Everest according to the article?

• 10 times

• 18 times

• 28 times

• 38 times

What achievement did Kami Rita Sherpa accomplish last year?

• He climbed Mount Everest for the first time

• He climbed Mount Everest without any support

• He scaled Mount Everest twice in one week

• He retired from being a Sherpa guide

What are some of the dangers faced by Sherpa guides working on Mount Everest?

• Risk of getting lost

• Risk of serious injury or death

• Risk of equipment failure

• Risk of wildlife encounters

As more climbers attempt to scale Mount Everest each year, what is happening to the job of Sherpa guides?

• It is becoming less necessary

• It is becoming less challenging

• It is becoming more dangerous

• It is becoming more automated

Everest is located on the border of which two countries?

• India and China

• China and Nepal

• Nepal and Bhutan

• Bhutan and China

What is the ethnic group of Kami Rita mentioned in the text?

• Gurung

• Tamang

• Sherpa

• Rai

What is one of the vital jobs Sherpas have on Everest?

• Guiding tours for sightseeing

• Conducting scientific research

• Working as porters

• Providing medical assistance

What do climbers use to prevent deadly falls on the icy path to the top of Everest?

• Ropes and harnesses

• Ladders and safety ropes

• Ski poles and boots

• Helmets and gloves

What is the name given to the area around 26,000 feet on Everest where the air has little oxygen?

• The Oxygen Zone

• The Summit Zone

• The Death Zone

• The Red Zone