Living in the Mountains: Winter Preparation

Living in the Mountains: Winter Preparation

Assessment

Interactive Video

Life Skills, Science, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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Living in the mountains presents unique challenges, especially with unpredictable weather. Preparing for winter involves insulating the cabin with straw to keep it warm. Daily chores include fetching water from a frozen creek, which is a difficult task. Providing water to livestock is challenging due to freezing conditions. Continuous efforts are needed to prepare for winter, highlighting the demanding nature of mountain living.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one inexpensive method the narrator uses to insulate their home for winter?

Using plastic sheets

Installing electric heaters

Using straw

Building a fireplace

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the narrator never have time to sit down?

They are always traveling

They have a lot of tasks to complete

They are constantly reading

They are always cooking

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator obtain water for their livestock?

From a nearby river

By collecting rainwater

From a well

By chopping ice in the creek

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major challenge the narrator faces when providing water to livestock in winter?

The water source is too far

The water freezes quickly

The water is contaminated

The animals refuse to drink

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's attitude towards winter preparation?

It is an ongoing effort

It is a one-time task

It is unnecessary

It is easy