Climbing Challenges and Equipment Insights

Climbing Challenges and Equipment Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Physical Ed, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The video documents a mountaineering expedition starting at 7:30 a.m. with preparations for an ascent. The team sets up Camp 3 by building a platform for tents, facing weather challenges like snow and whiteouts. At 23,400 feet, they manage altitude effects and focus on hydration. The team tests new First Ascent clothing, designed over a year, in real conditions.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What time did the team start their ascent?

9:00 a.m.

6:00 a.m.

7:30 a.m.

8:00 a.m.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main task the team performs upon reaching the campsite?

Building a snowman

Taking a rest

Cutting and filling snow to create a platform

Setting up a cooking area

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many tents does the team plan to set up at Camp 3?

Five or six

Seven or eight

One or two

Three or four

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What weather condition did the team encounter at Camp 3?

Strong winds

Heavy rain

Clear skies

Complete whiteout

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what altitude is Camp 3 located?

23,400 feet

22,000 feet

21,000 feet

24,000 feet

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge the team faces at high altitude?

Finding food

Keeping warm

Converting snow into water

Navigating the terrain

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the team been working on the new clothing?

Over a month

Over six months

Over two years

Over a year

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's impression of the new clothing?

It is uncomfortable

It is too heavy

It is unnecessary

It is enjoyable and needed