CW#10: What is happening on Mount Everest?

What is the highest mountain in the world?

• Kangchenjunga

• K2

• Mount Everest

• Lhotse

In which countries is Mount Everest located?

• Bangladesh and Myanmar

• Tibet and Bhutan

• Nepal and China

• India and Pakistan

What type of data have China and Nepal been collecting?

• Economic data from Nepal and China

• Demographic data of the population

• Climatic data of the region

• Geographical and topographical data of the Himalayas.

What magnitude was the earthquake that occurred in 2015?

• 7.0

• 6.5

• 7.8

• 8.2

How did the earthquake affect the height of Mount Everest?

• Mount Everest decreased in height after the 2015 earthquake.

• The earthquake had no effect on the height of Mount Everest.

• Mount Everest increased in height after the 2015 earthquake.

• Mount Everest sank into the ocean after the 2015 earthquake.

What did China and Nepal decide to do to verify the height of the mountain?

• Do nothing and leave the height unverified.

• Conduct an expedition only by Nepal.

• Use old maps to measure the height.

• Conduct a joint expedition and use modern technology to measure the height.

What technology did scientists use to measure Mount Everest?

• Aerial photography and image analysis

• Climbing methods and observation

• Radar technology and satellites

• GPS technology and triangulation

Why were there disagreements about the height of Mount Everest?

• All countries agree on the same height of Mount Everest.

• The height of Mount Everest is constant and does not change.

• The height of Mount Everest is measured only in feet.

• There are disagreements about the height of Mount Everest due to different measurement methods and criteria used.

What natural event occurred near Mount Everest in 2015?

• A magnitude 7.8 earthquake.

• A snowstorm

• A landslide

• A volcanic eruption

Why is it important to share data between countries?

• It is important for collaboration on global issues and improving decision-making.

• To increase economic competition between countries.

• To avoid communication between nations.

• To restrict access to global information.