Exploring the Himalayas

What is the highest mountain in the Himalayas?

• Lhotse

• Mount Everest

• Kangchenjunga

• K2

Which countries are home to the Himalayas?

• India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Pakistan

• Egypt

• Brazil

• Japan

What type of animals live in the Himalayas?

• Snow leopards, red pandas, Himalayan tahr, and various birds.

• Penguins

• Kangaroos

• Tigers

Can you name a famous Himalayan bear?

• Polar Bear

• Grizzly Bear

• Himalayan Black Bear

• Bengal Tiger

What is the weather like in the Himalayas?

• Consistently warm with no snowfall

• Hot and humid year-round

• Tropical climate with heavy rainfall

• Cold and variable, with harsh conditions in winter and milder temperatures in summer at lower altitudes.

Do the Himalayas have snow?

• Yes, the Himalayas have snow.

• No, the Himalayas are always warm.

• The Himalayas have no snow at all.

• Snow is only found in the Andes, not the Himalayas.

What river starts in the Himalayas and flows to India?

• Ganges

• Indus

• Brahmaputra

• Yamuna

Can you name a river that comes from the Himalayas?

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Ganges River

• Nile River

What is the climate like in summer in the Himalayas?

• Summer in the Himalayas is extremely humid and rainy throughout.

• The climate in summer in the Himalayas is warm in lower regions and cool in higher elevations, generally dry with occasional rainfall.

• The temperature remains constant and cool at all elevations during summer.

• The climate in summer is always cold and snowy in the Himalayas.

Are there any endangered animals in the Himalayas?

• Yes, there are endangered animals in the Himalayas.

• Only plants are endangered in the Himalayas.

• No, all animals in the Himalayas are safe.

• There are no animals in the Himalayas.