Team Strategy and Skills in Adventure Racing

Team Strategy and Skills in Adventure Racing

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Physical Ed, Fun

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

FREE Resource

The video features a team of experienced Alaskan mountaineers navigating a challenging terrain. They discuss their strategy, navigation skills, and the thrill of adventure. The team balances speed and safety as they aim to win a race by taking the most direct route possible.

Read more

8 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the team decide about the steep terrain?

To wait for better weather

To take a longer route

To use it as a shortcut

To avoid it completely

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Vern and what is his significance?

A prolific mountaineer with global achievements

A wildlife expert accompanying the team

A novice skier learning from the team

A local guide with no experience

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the team prefer to measure their distance?

By counting steps

By estimating visually

By using a GPS device

By measuring time

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What skill is Tyler particularly noted for?

Weather forecasting

Climbing techniques

Map reading and navigation

Skiing speed

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the team's attitude towards adventure skiing?

They find it too risky

They prefer other sports

They thrive on it

They are indifferent

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is emphasized about Team Alaska?

Their lack of experience

Their focus on safety over speed

Their territorial pride and expertise

Their preference for solo adventures

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the team face during the race?

Balancing speed with safety

Finding food and water

Dealing with equipment failure

Navigating through dense forests

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the team's strategy to win the race?

Avoiding all risks

Following other teams

Taking the longest route

Taking the most direct route