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Mount Everest increases in height each year.It continues to grow because the Eurasia plate and the Indian plate are constantly converging (moving together), pushing up the Himalayas.

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Are there any shops on Mount Everest?

There are no shops on Mount Everest. On the way to Mount Everest you will pass through many villages where you can buy things.


Is there an easy way up Mount Everest?

no


How is Mount Everest changing over time?

Not much has changed on Mount Everest over the years apart from the amount of rubbish that is left on its slopes and there are a lot more people attempting to reach the summit.


What is another way to say mount Everest?

The official Nepalese name for Mount Everest is Sagarmatha which means 'Mother of the Universe' The official Tibetan name for Mount Everest is Qomolangma or Chomolungma which means 'Goddess Mother of the World'


What kind of food is there on Mount Everest?

There is no food.It is way to cold


How do you say Mount Everest in different languages?

The best way to do this would be to put 'Mount Everest' into Google Translate and tick what language you want it to appear as.


Is mount Everest the tallest mountains?

yesyes on this planet any way, and it is the tallest above sea levelYes Mount Everest is the tallest mountain on Earth


Does mount Everest stay the same height?

No, it can change. When the tectonic plates shift, they can push together and increase the size of everest. It is the same way volcanoes are formed. Also, it can get small if the plates move apart.


What is there for tourists at Mount Everest?

they would way least or be the same but be the same


How do you wash when you are half way up Mount Everest?

You dont tend to wash when you are on Mount Everest except when in Base Camp. Climbers can go many weeks without a shower!


Who was first to climb all the way to the top of mount Everest?

Edmund Hillary


How does a person get back down Mount Everest?

The same way they got up there.