What is an avalanche?
ARK Y5 Keywords List for The Alps

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Geography
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4th Grade
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Aleksandra Rogala-Katolik
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An avalanche occurs when a slab of snow, lying on top of a weaker layer of snow, fractures and slides down a steep slope. There are three types of avalanche (power, slab and wet).
A type of volcanic eruption that releases lava and ash.
A sudden flood caused by heavy rain.
A large wave caused by an underwater earthquake.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a slab avalanche?
A slab avalanche happens when a large piece of snow breaks loose and slides down a slope. This piece of snow is called a "slab," and it can be very heavy and dangerous.
A slab avalanche is a type of avalanche that occurs in the ocean, involving large waves.
A slab avalanche is a phenomenon where icebergs break off from glaciers and float away.
A slab avalanche is a type of earthquake that occurs in snowy regions.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the French Alps, when might a slab avalanche occur?
A slab avalanche might occur after a heavy snowfall when the top layer of snow becomes unstable.
A slab avalanche might occur during a sunny day when the snow is melting slowly.
A slab avalanche might occur during a period of drought when there is no snowfall.
A slab avalanche might occur in the summer when the snow has completely melted.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A wet avalanche occurs in the Alps when:
the snowpack becomes saturated with water, losing its strength and causing a slide.
there is a sudden drop in temperature, causing the snow to freeze and slide.
strong winds blow snow off the mountain peaks, causing an avalanche.
earthquakes trigger the movement of snow down the slopes.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A powder avalanche occurs in the Alps when:
snow accumulates and becomes unstable, causing a rapid flow of snow down the mountain
there is a sudden rise in temperature causing snow to melt rapidly
a volcanic eruption causes snow to slide down the mountain
heavy rainfall washes away the snow
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define the term 'Continent' and provide an example related to the Alps.
A continent is a large continuous area of land on Earth, and the Alps are part of Europe.
A continent is a small island, and the Alps are part of Asia.
A continent is a large body of water, and the Alps are part of Africa.
A continent is a desert region, and the Alps are part of Antarctica.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define the term 'Country' and provide an example related to the Alps.
A country is a region identified as a distinct entity in political geography, such as Switzerland, which is located in the Alps.
A country is a type of food, like Swiss cheese, which is famous in the Alps.
A country is a type of weather pattern, like the cold climate in the Alps.
A country is a type of mountain, like the Alps themselves.
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