Chinese Team Remeasuring Mount Everest Reaches Summit

The video discusses the re-measurement of Mount Everest during the COVID-19 pandemic. China and Nepal have restricted foreign climbers to prevent virus spread, with China allowing only its citizens to climb. The video highlights discrepancies in Everest's height measurements by China and Nepal, with historical data from British colonial rule and modern technologies. Both countries aim to agree on a unified height measurement.

What unique situation did climbers face while measuring Mount Everest in 2020?

• They were the first to climb during the winter season.

• They climbed without any oxygen support.

• They climbed from a new, undiscovered route.

• They were the only climbers allowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why did China and Nepal have different measurements for Mount Everest in 2005?

• They used different measurement units.

• China excluded the snowcap while Nepal included it.

• Nepal measured from the base camp while China measured from the summit.

• They measured at different times of the year.

What was the height of Mount Everest according to China's 2005 measurement?

• 29,028 feet

• 29,035 feet

• 29,000 feet

• 29,015 feet

Since when has Nepal been conducting its own measurement of Mount Everest using modern technologies?

• 2015

• 2018

• 2016

• 2017

What is the goal of the collaboration between Nepal and China regarding Mount Everest's height?

• To build a new base camp.

• To agree on a unified height measurement.

• To allow more climbers from both countries.

• To create a new climbing route.