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Aconcagua: Summit of South America quiz

1. In which country does Aconcagua lie?

A. Argentina B. Chile C. both Argentina and Chile

2. How high is Aconcagua's summit?

A. 6962 m (22,840 feet) B. 6926 m (22,720 feet) C. 6692 m (21,960 feet)

3. What is the name for the icy pinnacles carved by wind and sun?

A. stalagmites B. vienti blanci C. penitentes

4. Where must you go in person to obtain your climbing permit for Aconcagua?

A. Santiago de Chile B. Mendoza C. Puenta del Inca

5. Which animal are you more likely to see in the Vacas Valley?

A. llama B. puma C. guanaco

6. Which is the base camp on the Normal Route?

A. Plaza Argentina B. Plaza de Mulas C. Plaza Francia

7. What is the steep final approach to the summit called?

A. Gran Acarreo B. Cresta del Viento C. Canaleta

8. Which of these altitude complications is more likely at 2750 m?

A. high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) B. high altitude cerebral edema (HACE) C. high altitude syncope