Avalanche Knowledge Quiz

What is an avalanche?

• A snowman

• A snowstorm

• A fast slide of snow, ice, and rocks down a slope

• A frozen waterfall

What force causes avalanches to move downhill?

• Wind

• Gravity

• Electricity

• Sunlight

Which of the following can cause snow to become unstable?

• Heavy snow

• Warm sunshine

• Rain

• All of the above

Which slope angle is most likely to have an avalanche?

• 10 degrees

• 20 degrees

• 40 degrees

• 90 degrees

Where does an avalanche usually begin?

• At the bottom of a hill

• On a flat road

• At the top of a mountain slope

• Inside a building

What is the name of the area where an avalanche ends?

• Start zone

• Snow line

• Slide path

• Debris deposit

What are the three main factors that affect avalanche danger?

• Snow, ice cream, rocks

• Terrain, snow, weather

• People, trees, rainbows

• Mountains, animals, clouds

How can people stay safe from real avalanches?

• Go sledding down any slope

• Walk on the snow after it rains

• Check avalanche forecasts and use safety tools

• Yell loudly on the mountain

What part of the avalanche carries snow downhill?

• Engine

• Slide path

• Rope

• Lift

What is the weak layer of snow under stronger snow called?

• Ice cap

• Soft zone

• Crust

• Weak layer