Fascinating Facts About Everest and Paricutin Volcano

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Who were the first climbers to make the official ascent of Everest?

Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary

Where is the Paricutin Volcano located?

Mexico

What makes the Paricutin Volcano a natural wonder?

Its short lifespan and rapid growth

How did the Grand Canyon form?

<p>By the natural erosion of rock and soil by the Colorado River over billions of years</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of scientists study the formation and eruption of volcanoes?

<p>Volcanologists</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of the Paricutin Volcano?

<p>Dormant</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the first climbers to make the official ascent of Everest?

<p>Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Paricutin Volcano's growth?

<p>Volcanologists were able to witness its birth, life, and death within a decade (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the Grand Canyon a remarkable natural landscape?

<p>It was created by the erosion of rock and soil by the Colorado River over billions of years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of Paricutin Volcano?

<p>Dormant and a popular tourist attraction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Radhanath Sikdar play in Everest's history?

<p>He identified Everest as the tallest peak on Earth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes Paricutin Volcano unique among other volcanoes?

<p>Its rapid growth and short lifespan witnessed by volcanologists (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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