Mount Everest: Climbing the World's Tallest Physical Feature

Hey there, Maya and Ethan are planning an adventurous trip! They're curious to know, in which of these mountain ranges is Mount Everest located?

• Andes

• Caucasus

• Himalayas

Imagine you're Nora and Benjamin planning an epic adventure. What is the main reason you both dream of reaching the summit of Mount Everest?

• It is the world's oldest mountain

• It is the world's tallest mountain

• It is the world's most beautiful mountain

Imagine you're part of an adventurous team led by Ava, Abigail, and Aiden. You're planning an epic climb to the top of Everest. Based on the costs listed in the table, how much would it approximately cost for your guide service to take seven climbers to the summit?

• under $400,000

• around $450,000

• around $500,000

Imagine Mason and Sophia are scaling the mighty Everest. They often pause their adventurous climb. What are they likely acclimatizing to?

• crowded trails

• elevation changes

• extreme cold

Imagine Scarlett, Ethan, and Rohan are planning a camping trip. They need to figure out the carrying capacity of their campsite. What does this measure refer to?

• the number of people or animals the site can support without environmental degradation

• the replacement rate of the campsite's population

• the amount of renewable resources the site can produce annually

Imagine Nora and Emma are preparing for their mountain climbing adventure. What is the main cause of Acute Mountain Sickness that they should be aware of?

• bad water

• rugged climbs

• thin air

• high altitude

Imagine you're a climber like Elijah, braving the rugged terrains. What do you think caused the problem Elijah described in his thrilling adventure?

• exposure

• salinization

• storm surge

• freezing temperatures

Imagine Rohan and Abigail are scaling the heights of Mount Everest. As they reach the infamous Death Zone, they face a major challenge. What is it that makes this zone so perilous?

• lack of sleep

• lack of shelter

• lack of oxygen

• lack of food

Elijah, Isla, and Emma are curious explorers who've just reached Nepal's Sagarmatha National Park, home to Mount Everest. They learned that this park is a World Heritage site. Can you guess why it earned this prestigious title?

• It is a site of great natural or cultural value to the world

• It is a branch of the United Nations

• It contains the most endangered species of any national park in the world

• It offers the best climbing routes

The growing number of climbers on Mount Everest raises questions about the mountain’s

• natural resources

• acclimatization ability

• carrying capacity

• geological stability