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True or false:Smokejumpers primarily use advanced technology to put out wildfires.
True or false:Smokejumpers primarily use advanced technology to put out wildfires.
False (A)
True or false: Smokejumpers must meet specific height and weight requirements to work in the US.
True or false: Smokejumpers must meet specific height and weight requirements to work in the US.
True (B)
True or false: Smokejumping is a safe and easy job.
True or false: Smokejumping is a safe and easy job.
False (A)
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Study Notes
- Wildfires destroy millions of hectares of forest land every year
- Smokejumpers are a special type of firefighter who jump from planes or helicopters into hard-to-reach areas
- Their main goal is to stop the fire from spreading
- They use basic equipment like shovels and axes to clear land of burnable material
- Smokejumpers carry limited amounts of water with them
- Smokejumpers must be capable of surviving in the wilderness
- They must meet certain height and weight requirements to be employed in the US
- Smokejumping is a dangerous and demanding job
- More women are joining the profession
- Smokejumpers love their job and enjoy living in the forest.
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