Which detail BEST supports the idea that climbers must face many dangers on Mt. 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

From the text and 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 Mt. 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? (pg. 353)

Climbing equipment in 1953 is similar to todays equipment

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Mountains: Surviving on Mt. Everest Comprehension

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1
Which detail BEST supports the idea that climbers must face many dangers on Mt. Everest
Avalanches are a constant threat in the Himalayas
there are several different routes to the top
Mt. Everest is part of the Himalaya mountains
Mountains are tall landforms
2
Where is Mt. Everest?
South America
North America
Australia
Asia
3
Why does the author include a map of the world?
to show where some large mountain ranges are
to show how big North America is
to show how many oceans there are
to show how tall mountains can be
4
Why is it dangerous for climbers to spend more than ten minutes at the top of Mt. Everest?
there is not enough sunshine
there is not enough food
there is not enough oxygen
there is not enough snow
5
From the text and graphic features, what do you learn about the type of ladders climbers use?
they are used only on Mt. Everest
they open and close constantly
they are made from wood
they are used to cross cracks in the ice
6
What problem is Mt. Everest facing today?
climbers have left tons of trash on the mountain
avalanches are changing the landscape
flooding is causing snow to melt
ice cracks and crevasses
7
According to the graphic feature "Survival Equipment" how do climbers use trekking poles? (354)
to protect against the cold
to break up ice
to stay balanced
to signal other climbers
8
What can the reader guess from the picture of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay? (pg. 353)
Hillary and Norgay had climbed many mountains before
It was easy for Hillary and Norgay to climb Mt. Everest
Mountain climbing is popular
Climbing equipment in 1953 is similar to todays equipment
9
What can you learn from the image in the "Camp-to-Camp" section? (pg. 355)
where base camp is located
when the team reached the summit
how long the team had to wait at camp three
why climbers rest at the camps

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