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Questions and Answers
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)
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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Think you know everything about smokejumpers? Take this quiz to test your knowledge and learn more about the brave firefighters who work to stop wildfires from spreading. From their equipment and training to the demands of the job, this quiz covers it all. Discover fascinating facts about smokejumpers, including the increasing number of women joining the profession and what it takes to become a smokejumper in the US. Put your knowledge to the test and see if you have what it takes to join the ranks of these