Week 36 - Smokejumpers Quiz

What is the genre of Smokejumpers?

• Unrealistic Fiction

• Expository Text

• Realistic Fiction

• Biography

True or False? Smokejumpers and Hotshots are equally dedicated to putting out wildfires.

• True

• False

"Their dedication has stopped the destruction of millions of acres of forests...." What is an 'acre?'

• a measurement of trees

• a measurement of water

• a measurement of pain

• A measurement of area

Which of following helps smokejumpers fight wildfires as well as provide them with protection?

• Uniforms

• Equipment

• Tools

• All of the these

Infer! Why do smokejumpers wear bright-colored suits?

• To attract wild animals

• To get spotted by planes

• To make a fashion statement

• To be more flame retardant

Which of the of the following is a smokejumper's helmet?

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What do smokejumpers use to steer the chute towards a landing zone?

• Steering wheel

• Harness

• Body weight

• Shroud lines

Why would a smokejumper need an emergency parachute?

• To soften the landing

• To float down slower

• To use in case the main parachute fails

• To use as a rope

What is the main function of 'crepe paper streamers?'

• To decorate the sky

• To determine wind direction

• To slow down wildfires

• To measure wind temperature

Why would smokejumpers want to get out of trees quickly?

• To avoid fires nearby

• To get down for some fun

• To avoid other smokejumpers landing in the same tree

• To not disturb the wildlife