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What is the primary role of the mushers during the Iditarod race?
What is the primary role of the mushers during the Iditarod race?
- To monitor the weather
- To build the sleds
- To create snow for the race
- To care for the dogs (correct)
Where does the Iditarod race end?
Where does the Iditarod race end?
- Fairbanks
- Anchorage
- Nome (correct)
- Juneau
What happens if there is not enough snow in Anchorage during the race?
What happens if there is not enough snow in Anchorage during the race?
- Snow is brought in from other cities
- The race is canceled
- The race starts in Fairbanks (correct)
- The dogs race without sleds
What can hurt the sleds during the race?
What can hurt the sleds during the race?
What is a consequence of warm weather during the Iditarod race?
What is a consequence of warm weather during the Iditarod race?
In what city does the Iditarod race usually start?
In what city does the Iditarod race usually start?
In what city does the race end?
In what city does the race end?
Where does the race start when warm weather is a problem?
Where does the race start when warm weather is a problem?
The race always has enough snow in Anchorage.
The race always has enough snow in Anchorage.
What do mushers do during the Iditarod?
What do mushers do during the Iditarod?
What do dogs pull in the Iditarod race?
What do dogs pull in the Iditarod race?
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Study Notes
The Iditarod Race
- The Iditarod is an annual sled dog race in Alaska.
- Mushers and their dogs participate, with dogs pulling sleds across snowy terrains.
- Race typically starts in Anchorage, but insufficient snow can force a change in location.
Weather Conditions and Race Adjustments
- Snow is sometimes brought in by trains from colder regions if there isn’t enough in Anchorage.
- If warm weather prevails, the race may start in Fairbanks, where it is colder, making it better for the dogs.
- Warm weather can affect dogs’ comfort, leading to issues with overheating and damage to sleds from tree roots.
Race Route and Highlights
- The course takes mushers and their dogs over mountains and across frozen rivers.
- Mushers race along the coast and across sea ice to reach their final destination.
- The race concludes in Nome, Alaska, with the first team to arrive being the winner.
The Iditarod Race
- The Iditarod is an annual sled dog race in Alaska.
- Mushers and their dogs participate, with dogs pulling sleds across snowy terrains.
- Race typically starts in Anchorage, but insufficient snow can force a change in location.
Weather Conditions and Race Adjustments
- Snow is sometimes brought in by trains from colder regions if there isn’t enough in Anchorage.
- If warm weather prevails, the race may start in Fairbanks, where it is colder, making it better for the dogs.
- Warm weather can affect dogs’ comfort, leading to issues with overheating and damage to sleds from tree roots.
Race Route and Highlights
- The course takes mushers and their dogs over mountains and across frozen rivers.
- Mushers race along the coast and across sea ice to reach their final destination.
- The race concludes in Nome, Alaska, with the first team to arrive being the winner.
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