Exploring the Role of Smokejumpers in Wildfire Management

What year was noted as particularly severe for wildfires in the U.S.?

• 2015

• 2000

• 2010

• 2005

What unique method do smoke jumpers use to reach fires?

• Helicopter drops

• Hiking

• Parachuting into the area

• All-terrain vehicles

What is the weight of the pack test for smoke jumpers?

• 100 pounds

• 110 pounds

• 90 pounds

• 120 pounds

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How long are the compact tests that smoke jumpers must complete?

• Seven to eight miles

• Five to six miles

• Three to four miles

• Nine to ten miles

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What feeling does a smoke jumper describe upon the opening of their parachute?

• Calmness

• Anxiety

• Excitement

• Fear

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What is the maximum number of people that might work on extinguishing a fire together?

• Five

• Fifteen

• Ten

• Twenty

What technique do smoke jumpers use to ensure a fire is completely out?

• Chemical retardants

• Aerial water drops

• Using water hoses

• Crawling through the area

Why do smoke jumpers return to their job each year, according to the narrator?

• Camaraderie

• Personal challenge

• High salary

• Travel opportunities

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What is crucial in the relationship among smoke jumpers?

• Hierarchy

• Independence

• Competition

• Trust

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How do smoke jumpers feel about their teammates?

• Like family

• Like acquaintances

• Like rivals

• Like superiors

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