Where Is Mount Everest?
How many pounds can Sherpa's carry?
100 pounds
How tall is Mount Everest?
29,002
Who is the Yeti?
A creature of legend with long, shaggy hair, apelike body
Who were the first attempts to climb Mount Everest made by?
British teams
Who were the first men to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
How many people have climbed Mount Everest?
Every year hundreds of people try to reach the summit of Mount Everest
Who is Mount Everest named after?
George Everest
Where is Mount Everest located?
In the Himalayas
Why is Mount Everest so brilliant?
It's the highest mountain in the world but also the deadliest
What is the Khumbu Icefall on top of?
Khumbu Glacier
How old is Mount Everest?
Over 50 million years old
What was the super continent called?
Pangea
Who are the Sherpa's?
People who settled at Khumbu Valley 500 yrs ago and can carry 100 pounds
What does Himalaya mean?
Snow home
What are the three layers of Earth?
The crust, the mantle, and the core
