Avalanches

Question 1

Causes of avalanches

Answer 1

Weak snow, people walking on snow, rain or snow melt, temperature change, steepness of slope, unstable conditions

Question 2

Effects of avalanches

Answer 2

Damage to anything in its oath, as it gets nearer to the bottom it gains speed snd power, can go up to 80 miles an hour in 5 seconds

Question 3

Ways to protect against avalanches

Answer 3

Bombing the avalanches,
building regulations: rules on how the building should be built
Shipping forecast: weather forecast in particular areas in the sea or ocean used by ship captains
Snow fences snd sheds: cover roads and protect from avalanches
Afforestation: replanting of trees

Question 4

Advantages of snow fences

Answer 4

Placed on roads and mountains to protect the avalanche from going down the mountain further so it reduces the amount of snow falling downslope.

Prevents from anything else that could get damaged in its way.