Mount Everest Height Measurement Quiz

What was the main reason for the historical disagreement between Nepal and China regarding Mount Everest's height?

• Different opinions on including the snow cap height

• Varying opinions on the mountain's name

• Disagreement on the mountain's location

• Different methods of using GPS technology

What event in 2015 potentially affected the height of Mount Everest?

• A devastating earthquake

• A severe drought

• A massive landslide

• A volcanic eruption

Which sea did Nepal use as a reference for mean sea level in the remeasurement process?

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Bay of Bengal

• The Yellow Sea

• The Red Sea

What technology was used to double-check the measurements of Mount Everest's height?

• Radar technology

• Global Positioning Systems

• Sonar mapping

• Satellite imagery

How did surveyors calculate the height of Mount Everest using trigonometry?

• By measuring the angles of a square

• By using the base of a triangle and its angles

• By calculating the area of a circle

• By determining the volume of a cube