The Great Serum Race: Blazing the Iditarod Trail Flashcards
1
Q
Why were they trying to get the serum to Nome?
A
Nome had an epidemic of Diptheria.
2
Q
What were some obstacles on the way?
A
below-freezing temperatures, keeping the serum from freezing, dogs freezing
3
Q
Name one of the dogs that are famous for being in this race.
A
Balto or Togo
4
Q
Which sled dog team traveled the farthest?
A
Leonhard Seppala was the musher/Togo was the lead dog
5
Q
Why was it dangerous for dogs to run long distances in those below-freezing temperatures?
A
If they ran too fast and/or breathed too deeply frost could cover their lungs.
6
Q
Leonhard decided to take a shortcut. What was that shortcut? How was it dangerous?
A
The shortcut was going across the sea ice. It was dangerous because the sea ice might break and separate the dogs.
