Science kills Dyatlov Pass conspiracy theories

Science kills Dyatlov Pass conspiracy theories

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Science, Physical Ed

11th Grade - University

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In the harsh Russian winter, nine students embarked on a ski hike into Siberia and never returned. Their bodies were later found with severe injuries, sparking numerous conspiracy theories, including alien attacks and missile strikes. However, a National Geographic report suggests a scientific explanation: the students died from hypothermia after being crushed by a unique avalanche. The group had cut a shelter into a slope, which, combined with catabatic winds, led to a deadly snow load. This caused a section of snow to break off, resulting in injuries and forcing them to flee their tent.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event led to the disappearance of the nine students in Siberia?

A planned expedition into the mountains

A sudden snowstorm

An unexpected avalanche

A long ski hike into Siberia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization reported on the new scientific study about the students' deaths?

National Geographic

BBC

CNN

The New York Times

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the study, what was the primary cause of death for the students?

Russian missile strike

Hypothermia

Alien attack

Animal attack

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the students do that might have contributed to the avalanche?

Built a fire on the slope

Cut a shelter into a slope

Set up camp in an open area

Skied down a steep hill

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon contributed to the danger of the students' shelter location?

Heavy rainfall

Volcanic activity

Earthquake tremors

Catabatic winds