Avalanche Safety and Science Quiz

What is the primary reason for initiating controlled avalanches?

• To increase the beauty of the mountains

• To create larger avalanches

• To prevent the accumulation of snow

• To avoid larger, more destructive avalanches

What is Ian Reddelle's main responsibility at Solitude Mountain Resort?

• To ensure ski holidays are safe from avalanches

• To manage the resort's finances

• To build new ski slopes

• To guide tourists

What is the most effective method used by Ian Reddelle's team to start avalanches?

• Using heavy machinery

• Ski cutting

• Explosives

• Shouting loudly

Which slope angle is considered most prone to avalanches?

• 25 degrees

• 38 degrees

• 55 degrees

• 10 degrees

What is the purpose of ski cutting?

• To entertain tourists

• To create new ski trails

• To encourage avalanches in a controlled manner

• To measure snow depth

What did Chago Rodriguez learn from his near-death experience with an avalanche?

• He should avoid skiing

• Avalanches are unpredictable

• He needed to understand the science better

• Avalanches are not dangerous

What is the main focus of Chago Rodriguez's research?

• Developing new ski equipment

• Understanding the root causes of avalanches

• Training ski instructors

• Building new ski resorts

What is the purpose of digging snow pits in avalanche research?

• To analyze the structure of the snow pack

• To create shelter

• To find hidden treasures

• To measure snow temperature

How might new satellite technology improve avalanche safety?

• By predicting weather changes

• By measuring snow depth from space

• By providing real-time video of avalanches

• By tracking skier movements

What is the benefit of using new technology in avalanche research?

• It increases the risk of avalanches

• It reduces the need for human researchers

• It allows for quicker and more objective measurements

• It makes research more expensive