[C] Avalanche - Snowslides in the Mountains

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avalanche

[ 'av-uh-lanch ]

noun

- a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain

A massive avalanche swept down the mountainside, covering the ski resort in a thick layer of snow and forcing all the visitors to evacuate immediately.

slope

[ slohp ]

noun

- the side of a hill or mountain

The hikers carefully climbed up the steep slope, making sure to watch their footing on the loose gravel.

leeward

[ 'lee-werd]

adjective

- facing away from the wind

The boat anchored on the leeward side of the island to stay protected from the strong winds.

alpine tourists

noun phrase

- refer to the people who visit mountainous regions, particularly the Alps, for leisure and recreational activities

Many alpine tourists visit the region each winter to enjoy skiing and the stunning mountain views.

runout zone

phrase

- refers to the area where an avalanche or debris flow eventually comes to a stop after traveling down a slopes

In case of an avalanche, the runout zone is the area where the snow will come to a stop, so it’s important to avoid spending time there

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TRE_Avalanche - Snowslides in the Mountains

COMPREHENSION CHECK 🧠 A. Directions: Identify if the statements are TRUE of FALSE. If the statement is FALSE, provide the correct answer.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

An avalanche breaks loose from the area around it and collects more snow as it pushes sideward.
An avalanche is usually divided into three areas.
Strong winds can transport snow to the inward side of the mountain.
Avalanches can reach over 110 km an hour.
The avalanche slows down and finally comes to a stop in the runout zone.

B. Direction: Answer the following questions based on the article.

Where do avalanches occur?
What happens when the avalanche moves towards the valley?
What triggers an avalanche in other cases?
How long is the track of an avalanche?
What transports snow to the leeward side of the mountain?

C. Direction: Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B.

A	B
1. skiers	a. snow
2. accumulate	b. hinder
3. avalanche	c. cause
4. block	d. collect
5. trigger	e. snowboarders