Read both passages and the 10 statements. Decide if each statement is supported by: - Passage A - Passage $B$ - Both Passages - Neither Passage Passage A There are several mountains around the world which, based on various criteria, stake a claim to the title of the world's highest mountain. The best known of these is undoubtedly Mount Everest. Located where the borders of Nepal and China meet within the Himalayan mountain range, Mount Everest rises to a magnificent 8,848 meters above sea level. This means it is the point on the Earth's surface that achieves the greatest distance above sea level. It is believed that it is continuing to grow very slowly, as the Himalayan mountain range is pushed upwards. Because of its fame, the challenge of climbing Mount Everest is something many climbers wish to achieve. Since the first time the peak was reached in 1953, over 4,000 climbers have made their way up the mountain. It is a difficult and dangerous climb, though, and many people have lost their lives on its snowy slopes.

Passage B Mauna Kea in Hawaii is a contender for the highest mountain on Earth. Although it only rises 4,205 meters above sea level, much more of it is under the water. When measured from the seabed, it is over 10,000 meters high, much higher than Mount Everest. Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano that was created by the Pacific tectonic plate over a million years ago, and many layers of lava have added to its height. Although it has not erupted for over 4,000 years, it is expected to one day erupt again. All five of the peaks on Hawaii are considered sacred by the Hawaiian people, but Mauna Kea is the most holy, so only high-ranking religious people are supposed to visit it. However, due to its location, the peak of the mountain is one of the best places in the world to look at the stars and so, despite some controversy, a road was built to the top, where an observatory was constructed.

The author describes the origin of the mountain. Passage A Passage B Both Passages Neither Passage The passage explains why this mountain should be considered the highest in the world. Passage A Passage B Both Passages Neither Passage The author mentions an activity the mountain is used for. Passage A Passage B Both Passages Neither Passage

The author mentions that there are different opinions on the highest mountain in the world. Passage A Both Passages Passage B Neither Passage The passage mentions dangers associated with the mountain's height. Passage A Both Passages Passage B Neither Passage

The author suggests that this mountain is really the highest. Passage A Passage B Both Passages Neither Passage The passage explains the cultural significance of a mountain. Passage A Both Passages Passage B Neither Passage The author mentions how the mountain is thought to be currently changing. Passage A Both Passages Passage B Neither Passage

The author believes people should not climb this mountain. Passage A Both Passages Passage B Neither Passage The author implies that local people do not always agree with how the mountain is used. Passage A Passage B Both Passages Neither Passage