ENV SCI 001: Intro to Environmental Science - Hams J. - SPRING 2...
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.
Watch the video below and answer the questions below.
Your grade will be based to the rubric below.
Trying to Breathe on Mt. Everest
Trying to Breathe on Mt. Everest
Criteria
Response to
discussion topic
questions
10 pts
Full Marks
Ratings
Response to two questions: What happens to oxygen
as you go higher in altitude? (5 pts.) Can you imagine
wanting to climb Mt. Everest yourself? Why or why
not? (5 pts)
Pts
E
O pts
No
Marks
10 pts
Reply to
classmate
5 pts
O pts
No Marks
Full Marks
5 pts
Thoughtful reply to one classmate
Total Points: 15
What happens to the oxygen as you go higher in
altitude?
Can you imagine wanting to climb Mt. Everest? Why or
why not?