Vocab
avalanches
something that gets bigger
increases
This word means feeling sad
sadness
How old was Temba when he climbed Mt. Everest?
16
What is one problem on Mt. Everest?
Trash
To go up to someone or something
approached
the height above the ground
altitude
I was ____________ and lost my homework
careless
What is a group of mountains called?
range
What did Temba leave at the top of Mt. Everest?
2 flags
something mountain climbers need to take with them
tanks
All of the things that mountain climbers need to bring with them
equipment
My mom said to clean my room until it is _________
spotless
What does Himalya mean?
Home of snow
How long can a climber spend at the top of Mt. Everest?
10 min
land that goes up or down does this
slopes
to come to a stop
halt
Charlie was full of _____________ when he gave Mrs. Stover twizzlers.
kindness
What happens to the air as the altitude increases?
There is less oxygen
Why is the climber using a ladder on page 357?
To cross a crevice
A part of a mountain
section
To manage to do something
succeed
It was hard to see in the _______________
darkness
What mistake did Temba make?
He took off his glove
What information does the graphic feature on page 355 give you?
The locations of the camps