Trying to Breathe on Mount Everest

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Classroom Material
Keywords
altitudes atmosphere oxygen Mount Everest mountain sickness mountain climbing hypoxia Gamow Bag Hyperbaric Chamber Everest: The Death Zone NOVA altitude sickness air
Subjects
Science
Grade Levels
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
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Trying to Breathe on Mount Everest

At high altitudes, Earth's atmosphere is much thinner than it is at sea level. Mountain climbers trying to reach the highest peaks have to overcome a lack of oxygen. Mount Everest, the highest point in the world, seems to be at the limit of human capabilities. In this video segment adapted from NOVA, learn about how climbers ascending Mount Everest combat mountain sickness.
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PBS Learning Media

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