Mountaineering Expedition Challenges

Mountaineering Expedition Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Physical Ed

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video covers a mountaineering expedition, detailing the team's acclimatization rotations at various camps. The team successfully completes their first rotation, spending nights at Camp 1 and Camp 2. They face challenges such as strong winds and a flattened dining tent. Preparations for Camp 3 are discussed, including climbing above 23,000 ft without oxygen. The team plans further rotations to Camp 3 and prepares for the summit push, with final preparations at South Cole, the last camp before the summit attempt.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the team's first acclimatization rotation?

To adjust to higher altitudes

To test new equipment

To reach the summit

To explore new routes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected event occurred at Camp 2?

The team ran out of food supplies

The dining tent was flattened by strong winds

A member got injured

A snowstorm hit the camp

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the climb to Camp 3 particularly challenging for the narrator?

The altitude is above 23,000 ft and requires climbing without oxygen

There are dangerous animals

The path is very steep

The weather is unpredictable

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the team's plan after their brief visit to Camp 3?

To continue climbing to the summit

To explore a new route

To descend to base camp for rest

To return to Camp 2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of South Col in the team's expedition?

It is a rest area

It is the final camp before the summit push

It is a supply depot

It is the base camp