Chapter 1
The roof of the world
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Chapter 2
Measuring peaks from different angles
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Chapter 3
Extreme summits of the continents
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Chapter 4
Sacred heights and cultural peaks
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The world's highest peaks
Ch 1 · The roof of the world
schopenhauer The Pamir Mountains
Five massive ranges / Collide in the sky / The roof of the world!
schopenhauer Located in the Karakoram range, K2 is the world's second-tallest and most dangerous peak to climb.
Fun Fact
Himalayan fossils: Marine fossils like ammonites are found near the summit of Mount Everest, proving the peak was once at the bottom of an ancient ocean.
schopenhauer Known locally as Chomolungma or Sagarmatha, Everest's official height is still a point of collaborative science.
Glossary
plateau (noun)
An area of relatively level high ground. The Tibetan Plateau spans nearly one million square miles and averages over 14,800 feet in elevation.
An area of relatively level high ground. The Tibetan Plateau spans nearly one million square miles and averages over 14,800 feet in elevation.
Quiz
Which mountain is widely known as the 'Savage Mountain' due to its high climbing fatality rate?
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In 2020, which two countries jointly announced the updated official height of Mount Everest?
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Approximately how many million years ago did the tectonic collision that formed the Himalayas begin?
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Why did early climbers of Kangchenjunga agree to stop just short of its actual summit peak?