Mountaineering Expedition Knowledge Assessment

Mountaineering Expedition Knowledge Assessment

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video follows a climber's journey from Base Camp to Camp 3, detailing the ascent through the Icefall, arrival at Camp 2, and the start of summit day. The climber describes the challenges of crossing crevasses and the beauty of a clear night sky as they approach the summit.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time did the team leave Base Camp?

1:00 AM

1:55 AM

3:00 AM

2:30 AM

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural feature did the team encounter in the Icefall?

A frozen waterfall

A narrow ridge

A steep cliff

A large crevasse

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what altitude is Camp 2 located?

7100 meters

8000 meters

6400 meters

5670 meters

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the face the team approaches after Camp 2?

Makalu Face

K2 Face

Lhotse Face

Everest Face

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the altitude of Camp 3?

6400 meters

7100 meters

8000 meters

9000 meters

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time did the team start their summit attempt?

11:00 PM

10:30 PM

9:00 PM

12:00 AM

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weather like on the summit night?

Calm and starry

Foggy and humid

Snowy and cold

Windy and cloudy

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far had the team traveled from camp when they started their summit attempt?

300 meters

50 meters

100 meters

200 meters