Scaling New Heights: Mount Everest and the Aurora Borealis

The video explores two natural wonders: Mount Everest and the Aurora Borealis. It describes Mount Everest's formation, its status among climbers, and the challenges of climbing it. The Aurora Borealis section explains how solar particles interact with Earth's atmosphere to create stunning light displays. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to explore and protect these wonders.

What is the height of Mount Everest above sea level?

• 27,000 feet

• 31,000 feet

• 29,000 feet

• 25,000 feet

Who were the first climbers to officially reach the summit of Mount Everest?

• Junko Tabei and Ang Tshering

• Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary

• Reinhold Messner and Peter Habeler

• George Mallory and Andrew Irvine

What is a unique species found on Mount Everest?

• Mountain Goat

• High-altitude Spider

• Himalayan Tahr

• Snow Leopard

What causes the Aurora Borealis to occur?

• Earth's magnetic field

• Volcanic eruptions

• Solar particles colliding with Earth's atmosphere

• Meteor showers

Which gas in the atmosphere gives off green light during an aurora?

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

Where is the best place to view the Northern Lights?

• Tropical Islands

• Far North of Canada, Alaska, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland

• Southern Hemisphere

• Equator

What is a key factor in discovering natural wonders in your own backyard?

• Traveling extensively

• Scientific research

• Advanced technology

• Simple curiosity