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Mountains: Surviving Mt. Everest (Journey's Comprehension)
Mountains: Surviving Mt. Everest (Journey's Comprehension)
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Avalanches are a constant threat in the Himalayas
True
False
2
The "Camp to Camp" section shows...
how long the team had to wait at Camp Three
why climbers rest at the camps
where Base Camp is located
when the team reached the summit
3
Mount Everest is in Asia
False
True
4
Why does the author include a map of the world?
to show how many oceans there are in the world
to show how big North America is
to show where some large mountain ranges are
to show how tall mountains can be
5
According to the graphic feature "Survival Equipment" how do climbers use trekking poles?
to stay balanced
to protect against the cold
to signal to other climbers
to break up ice
6
What problem is Mount Everest facing today?
climbers have left tons of trash on the mtn.
ice cracks and forms crevasses
flooding is causing the snow to melt
avalanches are changing the landscape
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The pic of Sir Hillary and T.Norgay shows that the climbing equipment used in 1953 is SIMILAR to the equipment used now.
False
True
8
As earth gets warmer the landscape will not change
True
False
9
From the text & graphic features, what do you learn about the type of ladders climbers use
used to cross cracks in the ice
open and close constantly
use only on Mt. Everest
made from wood
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Why is it dangerous for climbers to spend more than 10 min. at the summit of Mt. Everest?
not enough sunshine
not enough snow
not enough oxygen
not enough food
