Avalanche Safety and Management

Avalanche Safety and Management

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physical Ed, Life Skills

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video tutorial discusses the dangers of avalanches in areas with heavy machinery, emphasizing the importance of monitoring conditions to ensure crew safety. It highlights the need for proper training, including the use of beacons and rescue shovels, to quickly locate and save avalanche victims. Additionally, it outlines a plan to enhance safety by using explosives to trigger controlled avalanches, reducing the risk of natural occurrences.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key concern for Bambam and his crew while working in Avalanche Alley?

Finding new mining locations

Triggering avalanches with heavy machinery

Avoiding wildlife encounters

Preventing machinery breakdowns

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the crew receive daily updates on mountain conditions?

To schedule equipment maintenance

To track wildlife movements

To monitor the stability of ice ledges

To plan their lunch breaks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the avalanche training that Bambam's team undergoes?

To improve their skiing skills

To learn how to use beacons and rescue shovels

To enhance their navigation abilities

To increase their physical fitness

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the critical time frame for finding an avalanche victim to increase their chances of survival?

Within 3 minutes

Within 5 minutes

Within 10 minutes

Within 1 minute

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do experts plan to reduce avalanche risks for Bambam's team?

By increasing the number of daily updates

By using explosives to trigger controlled avalanches

By avoiding known slide areas

By relocating the team to a safer area

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the advantage of using explosives to trigger avalanches?

It reduces noise pollution

It increases the snowpack stability

It allows for controlled snow movement

It creates more snow for skiing

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to trigger avalanches when people are out of the area?

To minimize environmental impact

To avoid disturbing wildlife

To prevent damage to equipment

To ensure the safety of the crew