Growing giants and savage peaks
Chapter 1
The geological engine of growth
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Chapter 2
Everest, the crowded giant
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Chapter 3
K2, the savage mountain
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Chapter 4
Surviving the death zone
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Growing giants and savage peaks
Ch 2 · Everest, the crowded giant
Fun Fact
Everest fossils: The limestone at the summit of Mount Everest was formed at the bottom of an ancient ocean 450 million years ago.
Glossary
death zone (noun)
An area at very high altitude where the amount of oxygen is insufficient to sustain human life indefinitely. In May 2019, extreme overcrowding forced climbers to wait for hours in this area of Mount Everest.
An area at very high altitude where the amount of oxygen is insufficient to sustain human life indefinitely. In May 2019, extreme overcrowding forced climbers to wait for hours in this area of Mount Everest.
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What is the official height of Mount Everest agreed upon by Nepal and China in 2020?
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What type of rock, containing ancient marine fossils, is found at the very top of Mount Everest?
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Which of the following is a physical adaptation that helps Sherpas perform well at high altitudes?
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What is the Tibetan name for Mount Everest, meaning Goddess Mother of the World?