Mountains - Climbing Mountains

According to the text, what do climbers need to climb many of the world’s highest mountains?

• equipment and training

• shoes and backpacks

• sunglasses and hats

• socks and gloves

Which of the following is listed in the text?

• types of food that can give you energy on a climb

• tips to survive when you are climbing near animals

• emergency numbers you may need when climbing

• things people need to do to prepare for a climb

Read the following sentences from the text.

“Children as young as nine years old have climbed Mount Whitney. While they haven’t needed special equipment, these children got plenty of exercise before making the climb. The climb up is long—10 miles. Once you get to the top, you have to be ready to go down. That’s another 10 miles! These children needed their parents to bring the right amount of food and water and to go at the right time of the summer. All climbers need permits to climb Mount Whitney, even babies in their parents’ backpacks!”

What conclusion can you draw from this evidence

• Even when a climb doesn’t need special equipment, it may still need preparation.

• Babies can go up Mount Whitney but they do not like having to stay in backpacks.

• People usually camp at the top of Mount Whitney for a few days before they go back down.

• There are stops for food and water on the way up Mount Whitney but you can also pack your own.

According to the text, Why might someone say that climbing is a lot of work?

• You have to learn how to cook special foods while you are climbing and that takes a lot of work.

• Many people climb mountains for their jobs so they can learn more about them and that is actual work.

• Climbing takes special planning before and lots of work from your body while you are climbing.

• People climb mountains when they could be resting at home so they may feel like they are working instead.

What is the main idea of this text?

• People of any age who climb Mount Whitney need to get a special permit before they are allowed to climb.

• It take preparation to climb high mountains, like Mount Whitney, even when you don’t need special equipment.

• Some common things people need for climbing are picks, ropes, food, water, backpacks, and permits.

• People need to do breathing exercises before climbing high mountains because the air gets thinner at high altitudes.