Snowmobile — Questions and answers
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Who was Joseph-Armand Bombardier and what did he understand?
Choices
- A visionary mechanic from Quebec who understood how hard winter travel was. ✓
- A farmer from northern Canada who liked to sled in the snow.
- A scientist who studied ice in the Arctic.
- A pilot who flew planes over snowy mountains.
Answer: A visionary mechanic from Quebec who understood how hard winter travel was.
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What sad event made Joseph-Armand Bombardier even more determined to create better winter transportation?
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- He lost his dog in a snowstorm.
- His son, Yvon, died because deep snow blocked the way to the hospital. ✓
- His car broke down on a snowy road.
- He couldn't go skiing with his friends.
Answer: His son, Yvon, died because deep snow blocked the way to the hospital.
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What new kind of vehicle, popular for fun, was developed from Bombardier's ideas in the late 1950s?
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- A very fast racing car.
- A single-rider snowmobile. ✓
- A small boat for lakes.
- A personal airplane.
Answer: A single-rider snowmobile.
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What are some important things Joseph-Armand Bombardier's snowmobile became?
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- A tiny toy car for summer days.
- A cornerstone for winter movement, an emergency tool, and a symbol of fun. ✓
- A type of food that helps people stay warm.
- A new kind of house built from snow.
Answer: A cornerstone for winter movement, an emergency tool, and a symbol of fun.
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