Climbing Mt. Everest Worksheet

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What is Mt. Everest?

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Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world, located in the Himalayas, with a height of 29,032 feet (8,848 meters).

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Why do climbers train before climbing Mt. Everest?

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Climbers train to build strength, endurance, and skills needed to handle the challenges of high-altitude climbing.

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What is a Sherpa?

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A Sherpa is a member of a Himalayan people known for their skills in mountaineering and guiding climbers on Everest.

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What does it mean to 'introduce a topic'?

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To introduce a topic means to present the main idea or subject that will be discussed.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does 'author's purpose' mean?

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Author's purpose refers to the reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What is a dangerous hobby?

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A dangerous hobby is an activity that involves risk and can lead to injury, such as climbing mountains.

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What does it mean to support the main idea?

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To support the main idea means to provide details or evidence that back up the central message of the text.

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What is an adventure?

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An adventure is an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risks and challenges.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To compare means to look at similarities, while to contrast means to look at differences between two or more things.