Final Quiz Copy - Avalanche Safety Training Courses

Question 1 of 7

Rank in order of safest terrain to least safe terrain (given similar snowpack conditions):

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Question 2 of 7

Is this avalanche terrain? (where the skiers are)

Question 3 of 7

What three names describe parts of an avalanche path?

Question 4 of 7

Approximately 90% of dry slab avalanches occur on slopes between:

Question 5 of 7

What distance should smart phones, radios, cameras, and go pros be kept from a transceiver?

20 cm away from a transmitting transceiver and 50 cm away from a receiving transceiver
80 cm away from a transceiver
10 cm away from a transmitting transceiver and 20 cm away from a receiving transceiver
Electronics don't interfere with transceivers.

Question 6 of 7

Is the snowpack different in the ski area vs. the backcountry just outside the rope line?

Question 7 of 7

Why are dry slab avalanches uncommon below 30 degrees and above 45 degrees?

Below 30 degrees there is too much friction for most snowpacks to slide
No one likes to ski or ride on terrain that is less than 30 degrees.
Above 45 degrees, ski patrols won't open the terrain
Above 45 degrees, frequent stuffing diminishes the amount of snow that can slide as a dry slab avalanche