Avalanche Survival and Exploration

Avalanche Survival and Exploration

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, History

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

In October 1997, brothers Jose and Jesus Novas from Spain attempt to conquer a mountain, while cameraman Alejandro Rocha films their journey. Despite the dangerous conditions, they proceed, but an avalanche occurs. Alejandro narrowly escapes death as the avalanche stops just short of his tent. Initially fearing the worst for the brothers, Alejandro discovers they survived, protected by an overhanging ledge. The video captures the perilous adventure and miraculous survival.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of Jose and Jesus Novas in October 1997?

To rescue stranded climbers

To study avalanches

To conquer a mountain

To film a documentary

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Alejandro Rocha's role during the climb?

He was providing weather updates

He was leading the climb

He was documenting the climb

He was a rescue team member

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event did Alejandro capture on film?

An avalanche

A rockslide

A volcanic eruption

A thunderstorm

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How fast can avalanches travel?

80 miles per hour

50 miles per hour

100 miles per hour

20 miles per hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Alejandro's reaction when the avalanche approached?

He retreated to his tent

He filmed it closely

He ran towards it

He called for help

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stopped the avalanche from reaching Alejandro's tent?

A snow wall

A sudden change in weather

A rock barrier

It stopped on its own

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Alejandro find that indicated the brothers' survival?

A rescue team

A radio signal

An overhanging ledge

A trail of footprints

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the brothers feel after surviving the avalanche?

Disappointed

Thrilled

Angry

Indifferent