Question

Write about the kind of equipment carried by the climbers for protection against sunshine, temperature and the lack of air.

Answer 1

Hint: Climbers are the individuals who participate in the climbing of mountains. These places are risky and need a lot of control measures for the security of the participants.

Complete Step by Step Answer:
The mountaineers should take care if these things before embarking on their journey:

-They should have strong ropes which clenches them to the rocks.

-They should carry oxygen cylinders which will enable them to breathe at high altitudes.

- Their clothes must be heavy and hard which will protect them from the falling temperatures and will keep them warm.

-The climber should have sunscreen, lip balm, goggles, to defend the sunlight.

-Insulated jacket and pants, inner vest, gloves and cap are a must, for protection from extreme cold in the higher altitudes.

-Apart from these there are other devices which are required for mountain climbing, like helmet, boots, rope, harness, ice axe, map, compass etc.

-Climbers usually use different equipment for different purposes.

Note: Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Bachendri Pal, Indian mountaineer was the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1984.