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Mount Everest is located in the Himalayan mountain range.
Mount Everest is located in the Himalayan mountain range.
True
Mount Everest is situated on the border between Nepal and India.
Mount Everest is situated on the border between Nepal and India.
False
The highest altitude of Mount Everest is 8,999 meters above sea level.
The highest altitude of Mount Everest is 8,999 meters above sea level.
False
The first ascent of Mount Everest was made by Sir Edmund Hillary alone.
The first ascent of Mount Everest was made by Sir Edmund Hillary alone.
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Mount Everest is decreasing in height due to climate change.
Mount Everest is decreasing in height due to climate change.
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Jatra is believed to have originated in the ______ century during the Malla period in Nepal
Jatra is believed to have originated in the ______ century during the Malla period in Nepal
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Initially, Jatra was performed as a form of ______, with a focus on mythological tales and legends
Initially, Jatra was performed as a form of ______, with a focus on mythological tales and legends
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Jatra received significant patronage from the ______ courts of Nepal, particularly during the Rana regime
Jatra received significant patronage from the ______ courts of Nepal, particularly during the Rana regime
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Jatra's popularity declined in the ______ century with the rise of modern media and urbanization
Jatra's popularity declined in the ______ century with the rise of modern media and urbanization
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Efforts to revive Jatra began in the ______ with government initiatives and cultural organizations working to preserve and promote this traditional art form
Efforts to revive Jatra began in the ______ with government initiatives and cultural organizations working to preserve and promote this traditional art form
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Study Notes
Mountains in Nepal: Everest Facts
Location and Geography
- Located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayan mountain range
- Situated on the international border between Nepal and Tibet, China
- Lies in the Sagarmatha Zone, Solu-Khumbu District of Nepal
Height and Climbing
- Highest peak in the world, standing at 8,848 meters (29,029 ft) above sea level
- First ascent: May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
- Climbing routes: South Col (Nepal side) and North Col (Tibet side)
Climate and Weather
- Extreme weather conditions, with temperatures ranging from -60°C to -10°C (-76°F to 14°F)
- High winds, frequent snowstorms, and limited oxygen at high altitudes
Environmental Concerns
- Melting of glaciers and ice due to climate change
- Human impact: trash, human waste, and pollution from climbing expeditions
Cultural Significance
- Revered by the Nepali people as "Sagarmatha" (Forehead of the Sky)
- Important pilgrimage site for Buddhists and Hindus
Interesting Facts
- Everest is still growing in height, at a rate of about 1 inch (2.5 cm) per year
- The mountain's extreme altitude and weather conditions make it difficult to recover bodies of climbers who have died on the mountain
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Get to know the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest! This quiz covers its location, geography, height, climbing routes, climate, environmental concerns, cultural significance, and interesting facts.
