Avalanche! - Read Theory Grade 10, 1200L
Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that wet slab avalanches and dry slab avalanches are the only two types that:
A - consist of compacted snow
According to the passage, the avalanche capable of reaching the highest speed is the:
A - dry snow avalanche
According to the passage, the main causes of wet snow and wet slab avalanches are:
A - melting snow and increased rainfall
As used in paragraph 3, which is the best synonym for saturates?
A - soaks
Based on information in the passage, it can be inferred that which of the following statements is true?
B - All avalanches, whether they are traveling at 10 miles per hour or 225 miles per hour, can be very dangerous.
As used in paragraph 4, which is the best antonym for ideal?
B - flawed
The main purpose this passage is to:
C - describe the four basic types of avalanches
In paragraph 2 the author writes, "Yet even a dry snow avalanche can cause harm under the right conditions." The purpose of this statement is to:
C - qualify an earlier statement