Surviving Mount Everest Comprehension

Question 1

Where is Mount Everest located?

Accepted Answer

Asia

Question 2

Why does the author include a map of the world on page 360?

Accepted Answer

to show the different mountain ranges

Question 3

9. What problem is Mount Everest facing today? Look on page 360.

Accepted Answer

climbers have left a lot of trash on the mountain

Question 4

Why is it dangerous for climbers to spend more than ten minutes at the top of Mount Everest? Look on page 358.

Accepted Answer

There is not enough oxygen.

Question 5

Which of the following details BEST supports the idea that climbers must face dangers when they climb Mount Everest?

Accepted Answer

Avalanches are a constant threat.

Question 6

Look at the text feature called "Survival Equipment" on page 345. How do climbers use trekking poles?

Accepted Answer

to stay balanced

Question 7

From the text and graphic features, what do you learn about the type of ladders climbers use? Look on page 357.

Accepted Answer

They are used to cross cracks in the ice.

Question 8

What can the reader guess from the picture of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on page 353?

Accepted Answer

The equipment they used is similar to equipment used now

Question 9

Which of the following can the reader learn from the image in the "Camp-to-Camp" section on page 355?

Accepted Answer

Where base camp is located

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