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WorksheetsAvalanche Knowledge Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is an avalanche?
A snowman
A snowstorm
A fast slide of snow, ice, and rocks down a slope
A frozen waterfall
What force causes avalanches to move downhill?
Wind
Gravity
Electricity
Sunlight
Which of the following can cause snow to become unstable?
Heavy snow
Warm sunshine
Rain
All of the above
Which slope angle is most likely to have an avalanche?
10 degrees
20 degrees
40 degrees
90 degrees
Where does an avalanche usually begin?
At the bottom of a hill
On a flat road
At the top of a mountain slope
Inside a building
What is the name of the area where an avalanche ends?
Start zone
Snow line
Slide path
Debris deposit
What are the three main factors that affect avalanche danger?
Snow, ice cream, rocks
Terrain, snow, weather
People, trees, rainbows
Mountains, animals, clouds
How can people stay safe from real avalanches?
Go sledding down any slope
Walk on the snow after it rains
Check avalanche forecasts and use safety tools
Yell loudly on the mountain
What part of the avalanche carries snow downhill?
Engine
Slide path
Rope
Lift
What is the weak layer of snow under stronger snow called?
Ice cap
Soft zone
Crust
Weak layer
What makes spring and summer more dangerous for avalanches?
Less snow
More sunshine
Cold wind
Falling leaves
What happens when sunlight or warm temperatures melt the snow?
The snow gets stronger
The snow turns into rocks
The snow becomes slippery and may slide
The snow grows
What is the Avalanche amusement ride designed to feel like?
A train
A snowstorm
A sliding snow ride
A flying airplane
What helps the Avalanche ride move like a real avalanche?
Electricity only
Gravity and curved tracks
Pushing it by hand
Wind
What does the Avalanche ride sometimes use to feel realistic?
Snowmen
Vibrations, lights, and wind
Real snow
Ice cream
