Avalanche Terminology Quiz
Please answer these questions about avalanche terminology and vocabulary
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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
What term describes each color coded section on the photo:
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- Starting Zone
- Track
- Runout
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Yellow
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Question 2 of 7
2. Question
A ________ is a cohesive, relatively strong layer of snow.
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Question 3 of 7
3. Question
These types of cohesionless avalanches can be wet or dry and usually start from a point and fan out as they move downhill.
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Question 4 of 7
4. Question
A ___________ avalanche can be easily identified by the angular blocks of debris and a crown hardness of 1F or greater.
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Question 5 of 7
5. Question
Match the letter on the photo with the term that best describes what its pointing to:
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- crown
- debris
- hang fire
- bed surface
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Question 6 of 7
6. Question
Match the letter on the photo with the term that best describes what it is pointing to.
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- flank
- crown
- bed surface
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Question 7 of 7
7. Question
Match the letter on the photo with the term that best describes what it is pointing to.
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- cornice
- stauchwall
- glide crack
- toe
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