Question

8. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow
One obvious and awe - Inspiring difficulty in climbing Everest is its great height. The rarified air
surrounding its upper part obviously makes movement, even over easy ground, much more
difficult. Lack of Oz (oxygen) also slows down and blurs the mental processes. On the other hand, it
is now established that the ill effects of altitude on the climber may be retarded by a careful
programme of what is called acclimatization, a gradual getting used to increasing height over a
period of time. Individual performances on a mountain naturally vary, but it may be said that those
among us who are best adapted to climb high mountains, provided that they follow this policy of
gradualness, can reach an altitude of at least 21,000 ft and remain there without serious detriment
at any rate long enough to make a supreme final effort to reach a higher point, provided that it is
not too far above.
Trouble begins above 21,000 ft; this is one main reason why the really high peaks - those of 26,000
ft and over-present a different kind of difficulty from that presented by the lesser ones. The policy
of gradualness breaks down. The climber's resistance to cold and his fortitude in the face of wind
and weather are weakened. He tends to lose the promptings of appetite and thirst. He is denied the
relaxation of normal sleep. In fact, from about 21000 ft onwards, it would simplify his problem if he
could greatly speed up the rate of his progress and employ "rush tactics."
What is the one great difficulty in climbing Everest? (1)
How does the lack of oxygen affect the climbers? [1]
What is acclimatization?
Mention two difficulties a climber face above 21,000 ft?' [21
v) Find word in the passage that is synonymous to: [1]
a) Atmosphere -
and answer the questions that follow​

Answer 1

Answer:

1)Inspiring difficulty in climbing Everest is its great height. The rarified air

Lack of Oz (oxygen) also slows down and blurs the mental processes.

A gradual getting used to increasing height over a period of time. Individual performances on a mountain.

A different kind of difficulty from that presented by the lesser ones. The policy

of gradualness breaks down. The climber's resistance to cold and his fortitude in the face of wind

and weather are weakened

Weather

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