The statement as earth gets warmer, mountain glaciers are melting supports which idea?

that warming temperatures will change the mountain landscape

From the text graphic features, what do you learn about the type of ladders climbers use?

They are used to cross cracks in the ice.

What problem is Mount Everest facing today?

Climbers have left tons of trash on the mountain.

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

The climbing equipment used in 1953 is similar to now.

Which of the following details BEST supports that it is dangerous to climb Mount Everest?

Avalanches are a constant threat in the Himalayas.

Why does the author include a map of the world?

to show where some large mountain ranges are

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Mountains: Surviving on Mt. Everest

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1
The dog looked up when the cat approached.
made a sound
came near
ran past
sat down
2
The statement as earth gets warmer, mountain glaciers are melting supports which idea?
that earth is made up mostly of water
there are many different types of mountains in the world
the mountains are better than glaciers
that warming temperatures will change the mountain landscape
3
Donkeys carried the workers' equipment up the mountain.
children
supplies
games
clothes
4
The drinking water is stored in tanks on the farm.
large containers
new buckets
round barrels
natural pools
5
From the text graphic features, what do you learn about the type of ladders climbers use?
They are used to cross cracks in the ice.
They are used only on Mount Everest.
They open and close constantly.
They are made from wood.
6
What problem is Mount Everest facing today?
Climbers have left tons of trash on the mountain.
Ice cracks and forms crevasses.
Avalanches are changing the landscape.
Flooding is causing the snow to melt.
7
What can the reader guess from the picture of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay?
Hillary and Norgay had climbed many mountains before Everest
It was easy for Hillary and Norgay to climb Mount Everest.
Mountain climbing is a popular sport all over the world.
The climbing equipment used in 1953 is similar to now.
8
Which of the following can the reader learn from the image in the "Camp-to-Camp" section?
where Base Camp is located
how long the team had to wait at Camp Three
why climbers rest at the camps
when the team reached the summit
9
Where is Mount Everest?
in Australia
in North America
in South America
in Asia
10
Which of the following details BEST supports that it is dangerous to climb Mount Everest?
Mt. Everest is part of the Himalaya mountains.
Avalanches are a constant threat in the Himalayas.
Mountains are tall landforms.
There are several different routes to the top.
11
Why does the author include a map of the world?
to show how many oceans there are in the world
to show how tall mountains can be
to show where some large mountain ranges are
to show how big North America is
12
Why is it dangerous for climbers to spend more than ten minutes at the top of Mount Everest?
There is not enough snow.
There is not enough food.
There is not enough oxygen.
There is not enough sunshine.
13
According to the graphic feature "Survival Equipment", how do climbers use trekking poles?
to signal to other climbers
to stay balanced
to protect against the cold
to break up ice
14
The guard told the man to halt before entering the gates.
stop
pay
speak
turn
15
If the price of tickets increases, people might not come to the concert.
goes down
becomes more
is predicted
is surprising

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