Smokejumpers Quiz

Smokejumpers use helicopters to extinguish fires directly.

• T

• F

• NI

In Russia, smokejumpers rely on the forest for food and shelter.

• T

• F

• NI

Smokejumpers carry large amounts of water with them to fires.

• T

• F

• NI

Complete the notes using the text. DO NOT use more than 3 words. Spelling must be correct

Equipment

Basic tools such as ______________.

Answer explanation

shovels and axes

Complete the notes using the text. DO NOT use more than 3 words. Spelling must be correct

Most People

The________ of smokejumpers are men. .

Answer explanation

majority

The main role of smokejumpers is to:

• A. prevent forest growth.

• B. stop fires from spreading.

• C. provide first aid.

• D. train firefighters.

The word "capable" in paragraph 3 means:

• A. strong.

• C. skilled.

• D. able.

According to the text, smokejumpers must be a specific weight to be able to

• A. land safely.

• B. avoid injuries.

• C. work longer hours.

Find ONE word from the text that matches the meaning. Spelling must be correct.

Tools used for cutting wood (line 12_ A noun)

Answer explanation

axes

Find ONE word from the text that matches the meaning.

to damage something and make it useless (line 1_Verb)

Answer explanation

destroy