Ski resort

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ski-resort

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?High-altitude mountainous regions with sufficient cold temperatures and precipitation
2. What is the primary economic sector?Tourism and recreation, with significant employment in hospitality and operations
3. What makes a place good for a ski resort?A good ski resort needs high mountains, lots of cold weather so snow stays, and slopes that keep snow, often north-facing. It also needs enough height difference so skiers can go down.
4. How do people get up the mountain to ski?People use lifts like chairlifts, gondolas, or rope tows that carry them up the mountain. These lifts were invented to make skiing easier for everyone.

Pistes: Designated and maintained ski trails on a mountain, categorized by difficulty (e.g., green, blue, red, black).
Ski Lift Systems: Mechanical transport systems like chairlifts, gondolas, and surface lifts used to ascend ski slopes.
Snowmaking: Artificial production of snow using water and compressed air, crucial for extending ski seasons and maintaining coverage.
Après-ski: The social and entertainment activities that follow a day of skiing, often involving bars, restaurants, and live music.