ARK Y5 Keywords List for The Alps

What is an avalanche?

• An avalanche occurs when a slab of snow, lying on top of a weaker layer of snow, fractures and slides down a steep slope. There are three types of avalanche (power, slab and wet).

• A type of volcanic eruption that releases lava and ash.

• A sudden flood caused by heavy rain.

• A large wave caused by an underwater earthquake.

What is a slab avalanche?

• A slab avalanche happens when a large piece of snow breaks loose and slides down a slope. This piece of snow is called a "slab," and it can be very heavy and dangerous.

• A slab avalanche is a type of avalanche that occurs in the ocean, involving large waves.

• A slab avalanche is a phenomenon where icebergs break off from glaciers and float away.

• A slab avalanche is a type of earthquake that occurs in snowy regions.

In the French Alps, when might a slab avalanche occur?

• A slab avalanche might occur after a heavy snowfall when the top layer of snow becomes unstable.

• A slab avalanche might occur during a sunny day when the snow is melting slowly.

• A slab avalanche might occur during a period of drought when there is no snowfall.

• A slab avalanche might occur in the summer when the snow has completely melted.

A wet avalanche occurs in the Alps when:

• the snowpack becomes saturated with water, losing its strength and causing a slide.

• there is a sudden drop in temperature, causing the snow to freeze and slide.

• strong winds blow snow off the mountain peaks, causing an avalanche.

• earthquakes trigger the movement of snow down the slopes.

A powder avalanche occurs in the Alps when:

• snow accumulates and becomes unstable, causing a rapid flow of snow down the mountain

• there is a sudden rise in temperature causing snow to melt rapidly

• a volcanic eruption causes snow to slide down the mountain

• heavy rainfall washes away the snow

Define the term 'Continent' and provide an example related to the Alps.

• A continent is a large continuous area of land on Earth, and the Alps are part of Europe.

• A continent is a small island, and the Alps are part of Asia.

• A continent is a large body of water, and the Alps are part of Africa.

• A continent is a desert region, and the Alps are part of Antarctica.

Define the term 'Country' and provide an example related to the Alps.

• A country is a region identified as a distinct entity in political geography, such as Switzerland, which is located in the Alps.

• A country is a type of food, like Swiss cheese, which is famous in the Alps.

• A country is a type of weather pattern, like the cold climate in the Alps.

• A country is a type of mountain, like the Alps themselves.

The definition of 'Region' as it relates to The Alps is:

• A specific area within The Alps characterized by distinct geographical features.

• A type of plant found only in The Alps.

• A historical event that took place in The Alps.

• A popular tourist activity in The Alps.

Define 'City' in the context of The Alps.

• A large town in The Alps region

• A small village in The Alps

• A mountain peak in The Alps

• A river in The Alps

What is a 'Town' according to the Keywords List for The Alps?

• A small city in The Alps

• A type of mountain in The Alps

• A river in The Alps

• A type of forest in The Alps