CLEAN : Trekkers escorted by Indian army from avalanche hit Everest

CLEAN : Trekkers escorted by Indian army from avalanche hit Everest

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Interactive Video

Science, Geography, History

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the evacuation of people from Everest base camp due to food shortages and injuries. It highlights the challenges of flying at high altitudes and the use of a shuttle system to maximize evacuation. The narrator describes experiencing an avalanche and earthquake, which was terrifying. Survivors were assembled for rescue, but many had to walk down due to limited heavy rescue options. An unexpected avalanche hit from the opposite direction, leaving the base camp filled with debris, resembling a warzone.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for using a shuttle system for evacuation at Everest base camp?

To save fuel

To avoid high-altitude turbulence

To carry more supplies

To reduce noise pollution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the survivors spend at the base camp before deciding to walk down?

One week

Ten days

Four days

Three days

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural disasters did the survivors witness during their stay at the base camp?

Tsunami and earthquake

Avalanche and earthquake

Earthquake and flood

Avalanche and landslide

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial assumption about the direction of the avalanche?

It would come from the north

It would come from the mountain Lola

It would come from the base camp

It would come from the south

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the base camp appear after the avalanche?

Like a deserted island

Like a warzone

Like a peaceful valley

Like a bustling city