Mount Everest Measurement and History

The video explores the history and challenges of measuring Mount Everest's height. It begins with the first successful climb by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, highlighting the varying measurements of Everest's height over time. The video delves into historical surveying techniques, such as the Great Trigonometrical Survey, and modern methods using GPS. It also discusses Nepal's first independent measurement of Everest and alternative ways to measure mountain heights, like considering Earth's center or base-to-peak measurements.

Who were the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

• John Hunt and Sherpa Norgay

• Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler

• Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay

• George Everest and Sherpa Tenzing

What is the current official height of Mount Everest as of the end of 2020?

• 8,848 meters

• 8,840 meters

• 8,849 meters

• 8,850 meters

What was the name of the survey that first measured Mount Everest?

• The Himalayan Survey

• The British Geological Survey

• The Great Trigonometrical Survey

• The Everest Expedition

Why is it challenging to measure the height of Mount Everest accurately?

• Because of variations in sea level and gravity

• Due to political restrictions

• Due to the lack of advanced technology

• Because of its remote location

What geological process is causing the Himalayas to rise each year?

• Erosion

• Volcanic activity

• Tectonic plate collision

• Glacial melting

What tool did Khim Lal Gautam use to measure Everest's height in 2019?

• A theodolite

• A barometer

• A GPS receiver

• A laser rangefinder

What is the significance of the 2020 measurement of Mount Everest?

• It was the first time Everest was measured by a foreign team

• It was the first time Everest's height decreased

• It was the first time Everest was measured using a theodolite

• It was the first joint measurement by Nepal and China

Which mountain would be taller than Everest if measured from Earth's center?

• Mount Chimborazo

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Elbrus

Which mountain would be taller than Everest if measured from base to peak?

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Aconcagua

• Mount Kosciuszko

• Mauna Kea

What is the main reason for the variations in Mount Everest's recorded height?

• Different measurement techniques

• Changes in weather conditions

• Technological advancements

• Political disputes