Share: Quiz 1. The oldest person to summit Mount Everest was ______ years old. 50 Nope. In fact, on May 16th a new record was set. Lev Sarkisov, a mountain guide from Tbilisi, was 60 years and 161 days when made it to the summit, breaking the previous record of the oldest climber by just one day. Ramon Balanca Suarez of Venezuela climbed the mountain in 1993 at the age of 60 years and 160 days. The youngest person to summit Everest was 16 years old! Young Shambu Tamang (Nepal) stood on top of the world on May 5, 1973. 60 You got it! In fact, on May 16th a new record was set. Lev Sarkisov, a mountain guide from Tbilisi, was 60 years and 161 days when made it to the summit, breaking the previous record of the oldest climber by just one day. Ramon Balanca Suarez of Venezuela climbed the mountain in 1993 at the age of 60 years and 160 days. The youngest person to summit Everest was 16 years old! Young Shambu Tamang (Nepal) stood on top of the world on May 5, 1973. 70 No. In fact on May 16th a new record was set. Lev Sarkisov, a mountain guide from Tbilisi, was 60 years and 161 days when made it to the summit, breaking the previous record of the oldest climber by just one day. Ramon Balanca Suarez of Venezuela climbed the mountain in 1993 at the age of 60 years and 160 days. The youngest person to summit Everest was 16 years old! Young Shambu Tamang (Nepal) stood on top of the world on May 5, 1973. Next 2. In what year did a team of climbers first attempt to climb Mount Everest? 1924 You're right. George Leigh Mallory and Andrew Irvine were part of an expedition that attempted Everest in 1924. They were last seen near the summit when bad weather closed in on them and they were never seen again. PBS's NOVA is currently on Everest to look for the missing camera the climbers took with them. They have found the body of Mallory but haven't yet revealed if they've found the camera. If it's found, the photographs might tell us whether Mallory and Irvine were actually the first to summit Everest. 1934 Nope. George Leigh Mallory and Andrew Irvine were part of an expedition that attempted Everest in 1924. They were last seen near the summit when bad weather closed in on them and they were never seen again. PBS's NOVA is currently on Everest to look for the missing camera the climbers took with them. They have found the body of Mallory but haven't yet revealed if they've found the camera. If it's found, the photographs might tell us whether Mallory and Irvine were actually the first to summit Everest. 1944 Two decades off. George Leigh Mallory and Andrew Irvine were part of an expedition that attempted Everest in 1924. They were last seen near the summit when bad weather closed in on them and they were never seen again. PBS's NOVA is currently on Everest to look for the missing camera the climbers took with them. They have found the body of Mallory but haven't yet revealed if they've found the camera. If it's found, the photographs might tell us whether Mallory and Irvine were actually the first to summit Everest. Next 3. How high is Everest? 16,000 feet Uh uh. The summit of Everest is 29,028 feet (8, 848 meters). That's five and a half miles above sea level. The air is so thin at that elevation that it's not life-sustaining. Within hours, human beings begin to deteriorate. 29,000 feet. Yup. The summit of Everest is 29,028 feet (8, 848 meters). That's five and a half miles above sea level. The air is so thin at that elevation that it's not life-sustaining. Within hours, human beings begin to deteriorate. 40,000 feet. Not that high. The summit of Everest is 29,028 feet (8, 848 meters). That's five and a half miles above sea level. The air is so thin at that elevation that it's not life-sustaining. Within hours, human beings begin to deteriorate. Next 4. What year saw the most summits and the most deaths on Everest? 1922 No. During the notorious 1996 spring season, 98 climbers made the summit of Everest while 15 perished. Eight of those people died in a single day on Everest. Scientists think many, if not all, of those deaths could have been due to hypoxia, or lack of oxygen to the brain. In 1922, seven mountaineers attempted the mountain and all seven died trying. 1988 No. During the notorious 1996 spring season, 98 climbers made the summit of Everest while 15 perished. Eight of those people died in a single day on Everest. Scientists think many, if not all, of those deaths could have been due to hypoxia, or lack of oxygen to the brain. In 1988, there were 50 summits and 10 deaths. 1996 Yes. During the notorious 1996 spring season, 98 climbers made the summit of Everest while 15 perished. Eight of those people died in a single day on Everest. Scientists think many, if not all, of those deaths could have been due to hypoxia, or lack of oxygen to the brain. Next 5. Which of the following is NOT a species that lives on Everest? Snow leopards Nope. Snow leopards, butterflies, yaks, and spiders are all examples of species that live on Everest. But you won't find polar bears hanging around the Himalayas. Snow leopards live mostly in the Himalayan region, and they have great jumping ability. Snow leopards are pretty solitary animals, they don't much like other snow leopards. They love to eat wild goat, but if they can't have goat, then they settle for ibex, deer, boar, and cattle. Butterflies No. Snow leopards, butterflies, yaks, and spiders are all examples of species that live on Everest. But you won't find polar bears hanging around the Himalayas. Many different species of butterflies live on Mount Everest in the lower elevations or warm zones. Yaks No way! Snow leopards, butterflies, yaks, and spiders are all examples of species that live on Everest. But you won't find polar bears hanging around the Himalayas. Yaks are dear to the Sherpas, who are the people who live near Mt. Everest. Yaks are warm-blooded animals, but because they have big, thick coats they can go up to 17,600 feet! Did you know they can also live as long as 80 years? Spiders Uh uh. Snow leopards, butterflies, yaks, and spiders are all examples of species that live on Everest. But you won't find polar bears hanging around the Himalayas. One of the residents of Mt. Everest is the jumping spider. It lives up to 22,000 feet, all year round. It doesn't make webs though, instead it (you guessed it) pounces on its prey. Polar Bears Right! You won't find a polar bear hanging around the Himalayas. Snow leopards, butterflies, yaks, and spiders are all examples of species that live on Everest. Next 1. The oldest person to summit Mount Everest was ______ years old.60 2. In what year did a team of climbers first attempt to climb Mount Everest?1924 3. How high is Everest?29,000 feet. 4. What year saw the most summits and the most deaths on Everest?1996 5. Which of the following is NOT a species that lives on Everest?Polar Bears Start Over Next Quiz You really need an altitude adjustment. We don't have to tell you to take a hike. You're an alpine addict. 60% Complete View more quizzes
