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Who was the first person to successfully climb Mount Everest?
Where is Mount Everest located?
What is the altitude of the base camp on Mount Everest?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in climbing Mount Everest?
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What is the nationality of Tenzing Norgay?
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What is the main reason why climbing Mount Everest is considered a dangerous and difficult undertaking?
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What are the two main stages of climbing Mount Everest after trekking through the foothills of the Himalayas?
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What is the most common cause of death for climbers attempting to summit Mount Everest?
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What is the name of the first successful climber of Mount Everest who was not part of the Hillary-Norgay expedition?
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Study Notes
Mount Everest
- Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first people to successfully summit Mount Everest.
- Mount Everest is located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas.
- The base camp on Mount Everest is situated at an altitude of 5,364 meters (17,598 feet).
- The stages involved in climbing Mount Everest include trekking through the foothills of the Himalayas, acclimatizing at base camp, climbing to higher camps, and finally attempting the summit.
- Tenzing Norgay (1914-1986) was a Sherpa mountaineer from Nepal.
- The main reason for the difficulty and danger associated with climbing Mount Everest is the extreme altitude, which results in reduced oxygen levels and cold temperatures.
- The two main stages of climbing after trekking through the foothills are acclimatizing at the base camp and climbing to higher camps to progressively acclimatize.
- Altitude sickness is a significant threat to climbers due to the low oxygen levels at high altitudes.
- The first successful climber to summit Mount Everest (after Hillary and Norgay) from a different group was the British climber, Tom Bourdillon, who climbed in 1956.
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Test your knowledge on the world's highest mountain with our Mount Everest Quiz! Learn about its location, history, and the challenges faced by climbers who attempt to reach its summit. Perfect for adventure enthusiasts and geography buffs.
