How are mountains formed
What are the three kinds of mountains?
fold mountain, block mountain, volcanic mountain
What is the name of the mountain knowns as the "North wall" or "death wall" and where is it?
Mt. Eiger in Switzerland
Were do Sherpas live?
In northestern Nepal, around Mt. Everest
what are the three things needed to survive in a mountain?
fire, water, shelter
When a volcano explodes lava/a large explosion
Erupt
What is the worlds highest mountain range?
the Himalaya mountains
What is the nickname for Mt. Eiger?
"Death wall" or Mordwand
Where are Sherpas originally from?
Tibet
How can you make a fire without matches?
a person who is the best or most knowledgeable in a field/job/activity.
expert
How is a fold mountain formed?
Formed when the earths plates crash together
Who were the first people to succeed in climbing Mt. Eiger?
Two Germans and two Austrians
What does 'Sherpa' refer to and what do they usually do?
Guides or porters hired by mountain climbers who help them reach the summit of Mt. Everest
How can fire help you in the mountains?
keeps you warm at night, keeps away dangerous animals, and can let people know where you are
to be very hard or difficult
How is a block mountain formed?
Mountains that are formed along the earths fault lines are forced up or downward
How long is the north face and how long is the route of Mt. Eiger?
1,800 meters high but 2,500 meters long in route
Who was the sherpa that made history and who did he help?
Tenzing Norgay, he helped Edmund Hillary
Where can you find clean drinking water?
running water like a stream or river, underground, or by collecting rain water
To change in order to fit or succeed in a certain environment
adapt
How is a volcanic mountain formed and give an example of one.
When magma finds its way to the surface as lava and hardens, overtime it creates a volcanic mountain as it cools. Halla Mountain is an example.
What are the three main reasons why climbing Mt. Eiger is challenging?
1. The route is very long
2. snowstorms can trap and freeze climbers
3. Warm temperatures cause ice to melt and cause falling rocks
Why were sherpas considered experts?
They knew a lot about the area and were physically suited for the job because they adapted to the high altitude and harsh weather; they could also easily carry climbers equipment.
What can you use for shelter if you dont have a tent?
you can find a cave or build a shelter on a dry, flat areas with branches and a blanket or a pile of leaves
necessary or very important
essential