Chapter 23: South Asia  "Nepal"

Introduction In this chapter you have read about the countries of South Asia. Nepal sits on the border between India and China. The Himalaya mountain ranges are the dominant feature of this country. These mountains contain the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. Destination Title: Everest Climb 2000 Note: Clicking on the link above will launch a new browser window. Need help using your browser for this activity? Click here for tips. Directions Start at the PBS Online feature on Mount Everest. Click on the links Lost on Everest, High Exposure, and History 4 Culture. Explore the text and pictures on these pages. Answer the following questions. 1. What are some of teh body's responses to higher altitudes? 2. Who are the Sherpas? What is their connection to Mount Everest? 3. What is the mystery surrounding George Mallory's climb of Mount Everest? 4. Who was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest? 5. After browsing through the site, imagine you were a part of an expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. Create a journal with at least five daily entries detailing your experiences on this climb.