

Avalanche Awareness Quiz
Interactive Video
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Science
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6th - 7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
FREE Resource
10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary difference between a simple snowfall and an avalanche?
An avalanche involves snow, ice, rocks, and mud.
An avalanche only occurs in warm weather.
An avalanche is a slow movement of snow.
An avalanche is a rapid slide of snow down a mountain.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of avalanche is described as a large chunk of snow breaking off and sliding down like a snowboard?
Ice avalanche
Wet avalanche
Slab avalanche
Loose snow avalanche
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key factor in the snowpack that can lead to an avalanche?
Snow layers not adhering to each other
Snow layers being very thin
Snow layers sticking well together
Snow layers being very warm
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the shape of the land contribute to avalanche risk?
Flat land increases avalanche risk
Steep slopes decrease avalanche risk
Curved slopes prevent avalanches
Steep slopes increase avalanche risk
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can climate change increase the likelihood of avalanches?
By decreasing storm frequency
By making snow layers thicker
By creating unstable snowpack
By reducing the amount of snow
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a crucial safety measure to take before entering avalanche-prone areas?
Ignoring the avalanche forecast
Carrying no safety gear
Checking the avalanche forecast
Going alone for better focus
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if caught in an avalanche and unable to escape?
Stay still and wait for help
Dig a hole in the snow
Swim to the surface using a freestyle motion
Try to outrun the avalanche
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