Hospitality Operations/Activities/Environmetal impacts of Tourism

Mount Everest - Article

Please read the article and answer the questions below;

Questions;

1. Explain what biodegrade means

2. Why does rubbish not biodegrade at Mount Everest?

3. What has Nepal's Tourism Minister done to ensure rubbish is removed from Mount Everest?

4. How is this monitored?

5. What is the fine?

6. Why is this being done?

7. What are the dangers of imposing a fine like this?

8. How much money does climbing Everest bring to the Nepalese economy each year?

9. What do you think should be done about the amount of rubbish on Mount Everest?