Skiing the sands of time, Emma Dahlström and Jesper Tjäder's Peruvian adventure

Skiing the sands of time, Emma Dahlström and Jesper Tjäder's Peruvian adventure

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physical Ed

11th Grade - University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

Emma Dostra and Yes Prasader, professional free skiers from Sweden, share their unique experience of skiing in the desert of Peru. They start their journey in Wakaccino, a small oasis surrounded by desert, where they initially feel nervous about skiing on sand. However, they find it surprisingly similar to snow. After spending a few days there, they move to Sara Blanco, a massive sand mountain. They hike to the top in the dark and are rewarded with a magical sunrise view. The descent is exhilarating, leaving them smiling all the way down.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do Emma Dostra and Yes Prasader usually ski?

In tropical rainforests

In the desert

In cold, snowy mountains

On sandy beaches

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial feeling of skiing on sand for Emma?

It was too hot to ski

It felt sticky at first

It was slippery and fast

It felt exactly like snow

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Wakaccino described as?

A snowy mountain

A small oasis in the desert

A large city

A tropical island

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did it take the skiers to hike to the top of Sara Blanco?

1 hour

3 or 4 hours

2 hours

5 hours

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the skiers' experience at the top of Sara Blanco?

They decided not to ski

They found it too cold

They were disappointed

They witnessed a magical sunrise