Iditarod Video

How long is the Iditarod race?

• 100 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 10 miles

• 500 miles

What breed of dogs do most mushers use now?

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Why did they have to use sled dogs to transport the medecine to Nome?

• It was faster than the train

• The trains and planes could not run in the extreme cold

• There were no trains or planes in Alaska at that time

Why did Dorothy Page and Joe Redington want to create the Iditarod Race?

• To determine the fastest dog breed

• To keep the dogs trained in case of another medical emergency

• To keep the tradition of dog sledding alive

• To create a trail that could be turned into roads on day

Why are some people against the Iditarod race?

• It is disruptive to the town that they race through

• Snowmobiling is a better mode of transportation now

• The race is bad for the environment

• They think it is unfair treatment to the dogs

Why do others say that the race is NOT mistreating the dogs?

• The dogs love to race

• The mushers treat them as their own pets

• The dogs go through extensive health checks before and during the race

• The dogs get to share the prize money with their mushers

Do you think that the race is bad for dogs?

• Yes, they shouldn't be forced to do it.

• No, the dogs are doing what they love, even if there is some risk.

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What are some reasons that fewer mushers are participating in the Iditarod these days?

(30-40 mushers instead of 80-90)

• Fewer sponsorships

• The high cost to do the sport and enter in the race

• Many mushers have retired

• People don't like dog-sledding anymore

• The dogs don't like to run anymore

TRIVIA:

About 7,269 people have climbed Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.

How many people do you think have finished the Iditarod?

• 134

• About 2,400

• About 10,000

• 7,270

Would you ever want to participate in a dog-sled race?

• Yes! 🦮

• No 😬