Hi whoever is willing to help... I have to do a web-quest...
Gain The Summit
Introduction
Mt. Everest is the tallest peak on earth. It is located in a mountain range called the Himalayas. Climbers can access this daunting peak through Nepal or Tibetan China. Climbing parties spend thousands of dollars on permits alone, in addition to the large amount of money it takes for travel and equipment. Even as expenses have soared over the years, more and more people are successfully reaching the summit at 29,029 feet above sea level.
In this web quest, you will use math concepts from the first three lessons of this course to describe the unique challenge and history of summiting the world's tallest peak.
The Task
You are assigned to be a coordinator for a group trying to climb Mt. Everest. Your team needs one more climber, so you must compile some information and organize it to help recruit potential teammates. You'll need to include material describing the history of climbing Mt. Everest as well as supply technical route and safety information to interest potential climbers. The result will be an information sheet for potential climbers to decide if they want to join you on the expedition.
The Process
1. Find a map of the area. Include the map and the hyperlink to where you found the map.
2. Use this map to name three neighboring countries and three nearby towns or cities surrounding the summit of Mt. Everest.
3. Calculate the distance from each of these three cities to Mount Everest. Give the distance in miles and kilometers. Include the formulas you used to calculate these figures.
4. Describe the climate and weather at Mount Everest. Include temperature ranges for the warmest and coolest months of the year. Give the temperatures in both Fahrenheit and Centigrade. Include the formulas you used to calculate these figures.
5. Name five of the popular climbing routes.
6. Select two of the popular climbing routes and identify the key places or camps. Make a table for each climbing route. Each table should include the name of each camp, the elevation of the
7. in an attempt to climb Mount Everest. Make a timeline starting from the first attempted summit through 2004. Indicate the number of summits each year and the number of deaths and the ratio of summits to deaths. Calculate the total number of summits, deaths, and summit-to-death ratio at the bottom of the table camp in feet, and the difference in elevation between each camp in feet. Identify which section of each route gains the most in elevation.
8. Use the table to make a list of as much of the necessary equipment as you can. You should include a list of at least 15 items. Assume that your climbing party has six climbers, eight climbing Sherpas, and 10 support Sherpas at base camp. All of the Sherpas are experienced climbers and will bring their own gear. Complete the table by totaling the cost for the equipment.
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Idk what i have to do!
hmmm...
it's really easy
go to "course information", then click "webquest1&2", you'll find a student sample, look at the questions one more time, then you'll know what to do. But remember, don't copy!~ that's a really big mistake...
DONT COPY and good luck!
hey...you can find some really good websites if you try...just take it step by step.....break it down and its simple to follow... :)
To complete your web quest, here's a step-by-step guide on how to find the necessary information and organize it for each task:
1. Finding a map of the area:
- Start by searching for maps of the Mt. Everest region using search engines like Google.
- Look for maps that provide a clear view of the neighboring countries and nearby towns or cities.
- Once you find a suitable map, save it to your computer and keep the hyperlink to the source for reference.
2. Naming three neighboring countries and three nearby towns or cities:
- Refer to the map you found and identify three neighboring countries around Mt. Everest.
- Note down the names of these countries. Examples could be Nepal, India, and China.
- Identify three nearby towns or cities located near the summit and note down their names.
3. Calculating the distance from each city to Mt. Everest:
- Use online tools, such as Google Maps or distance calculators, to calculate the distances between each city and Mt. Everest.
- Enter the names of the cities and Mt. Everest in the respective tools and they will provide you with the distance in miles and kilometers.
- Note down the distances for each city and include the formulas you used to calculate these figures.
4. Describing the climate and weather at Mt. Everest:
- Research the climate and weather patterns specific to Mt. Everest.
- Find information on the temperature ranges during the warmest and coolest months of the year.
- Convert the temperature ranges to both Fahrenheit and Centigrade using appropriate conversion formulas.
- Include the formulas used to calculate the temperature conversions.
5. Naming five popular climbing routes:
- Research and find information on the popular climbing routes of Mt. Everest.
- List down the names of five routes that are commonly used by climbers.
6. Selecting two popular climbing routes and identifying key places or camps:
- Choose two of the popular climbing routes you identified in the previous step.
- Research these routes in detail and identify the key places or camps along each route.
- Create a table for each climbing route, including the name of each camp and the elevation of each camp.
7. Creating a timeline of summit attempts, deaths, and ratios:
- Research the history of summit attempts on Mt. Everest up until 2004.
- Compile the information in a timeline format starting from the first attempted summit.
- Include the number of summits, deaths, and the ratio of summits to deaths for each year.
- Calculate the total number of summits, deaths, and summit-to-death ratio at the bottom of the table.
- Calculate the elevation difference between each camp in feet.
- Identify which section of each route gains the most elevation.
8. Making a list of necessary equipment and calculating the cost:
- Refer to the table you created for the climbing routes.
- Identify the necessary equipment for each climber, Sherpa, and support staff.
- Make a list of at least 15 items needed for the expedition.
- Assume the number of climbers, climbing Sherpas, and support Sherpas mentioned in the question.
- Research the average costs of each piece of equipment and calculate the total cost for all the equipment needed.
Remember to include all the sources and hyperlinks you used to gather the information throughout your web quest. Good luck with your assignment!