El Capitan: The first man to climb the dawn wall

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SMART Prep | Quick Question 210543

Mia and her family spent the morning at the beach near Tauranga. The wind was strong, so the waves kept crashing against the rocks. Mia held her hat tightly and laughed when sand blew across her shoes. Even though the weather was rough, she enjoyed building a small shelter from driftwood.

In the passage, what does the word "rough" mean?

  

Did You Know?

What is the Dawn Wall known for?
The Dawn Wall is considered one of the hardest climbs on Earth because it has very few places to hold on.

Vocabulary

Click on the words in the article. See if you can find them all.
  • summit The highest point of a mountain. Climbers aim to reach the summit of the mountain.
  • determination The strong will to keep trying. Her determination helped her finish the race.
  • granite A hard type of rock often used in buildings. The mountain was made of solid granite.
  • Thinking Question

    What do you think motivates climbers to take on such difficult challenges?

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