Snowmobile

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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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/snowmobile

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 steering mechanism?Front-mounted skis connected to handlebars via a steering linkage for directional control
2. What is the major manufacturers (circa 2003)?Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), Arctic Cat, Yamaha, and Polaris
3. How does a snowmobile move?The engine turns a drive sprocket that makes the track rotate. The lugs on the track dig into the snow, pulling the snowmobile forward. The front skis steer by turning the handlebars.
4. Why are snowmobiles important in snowy places?They help people get to work, school, or help in emergencies when roads are covered in deep snow. Snowmobiles can also be used for fun rides and races.

Internal Combustion Engine: An engine that generates power by burning fuel inside a combustion chamber.
Power-to-Weight Ratio: A measure of an engine's power relative to the weight of the vehicle it propels.
Ergonomics: The design of products to be efficient and comfortable for human use.