Mount Everest Climbing Quiz

What year did Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay first scale Mount Everest?

• 1963

• 1953

• 1943

• 1973

How long does it typically take to go from base camp to the summit and back?

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 3 days

• 5 days

What is the wind chill temperature on Mount Everest for most of the year?

• -148 degrees

• -100 degrees

• -50 degrees

• -200 degrees

What is the estimated number of corpses on Mount Everest?

• 400

• 300

• 100

• 200

What is the Khumbu Icefall?

• A weather phenomenon

• A type of climbing gear

• A frozen waterfall on Mount Everest

• A base camp location

What is the 'Death Zone' on Mount Everest?

• An area above 8,000 meters where oxygen is extremely thin

• A section with many crevasses

• A region with frequent avalanches

• A base camp with high winds

What is a common danger associated with the Death Zone?

• High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)

• Animal attacks

• Falling rocks

• Lightning strikes

What is a major issue caused by overcrowding on Mount Everest?

• Long lines at the summit

• Lack of food supplies

• Increased wildlife encounters

• More frequent avalanches

What is the estimated cost of hiring a good sherpa for the climb?

• $40,000

• $20,000

• $60,000

• $10,000

What environmental issue is caused by climbers on Mount Everest?

• Air pollution

• Littering and waste accumulation

• Deforestation

• Water scarcity