Challenges of Working in Extreme Conditions

The Ross Ice Shelf team faces a severe storm, stranded 100 miles from help. Rob, a skilled mechanic, repairs a flat tire on the lead vehicle amidst whiteout conditions. The team navigates extreme ice and snow, making critical decisions about whether to camp or push forward. Ultimately, they decide to stop and keep warm, reflecting on the lost day and the challenges faced.

What is the main challenge faced by the Ross Ice Shelf team at the beginning of the video?

• Vehicle breakdown

• Lack of food supplies

• Communication issues

• A growing storm and being 100 miles from help

What task does Rob need to perform in the whiteout conditions?

• Set up a camp

• Repair a broken engine

• Navigate the team to safety

• Change a flat tire on the lead vehicle

What is Rob's role in the team?

• Scientist

• Navigator

• Cook

• Mechanic

What is a significant challenge when working in extreme snow and ice conditions?

• Maintaining communication

• Managing the harsh environment

• Navigating without a map

• Finding food

What does the team have to manage in the extreme conditions?

• Their food supplies

• The current and weather conditions

• Their communication devices

• The fuel levels

What are the two options the team considers as the weather worsens?

• Split the team or stay together

• Continue driving or call for help

• Make camp for the night or push on

• Return to base or wait for rescue

Why does the team decide to stop and hunker down?

• They found a safe place to camp

• They received new instructions

• The weather conditions are too severe

• They ran out of fuel

What is the consequence of the team's decision to stop?

• They lose a day of scientific work

• They get lost

• They run out of supplies

• They miss a communication window

What is the main reason the team is not doing science work during the storm?

• They lack the necessary equipment

• The weather is too dangerous

• They are waiting for more team members

• They are out of communication range

What is the team's priority during the storm?

• Repairing equipment

• Collecting data

• Keeping everyone warm and safe

• Finding a new route