Question

Which is true about the two different trails used in the Iditarod race.

A. The contestants on one trail race against contestants on the other
B. One trail leaves Anchorage and the other trail goes back to Anchorage.
C. Contestants travel on the northern trail to the halfway checkpoint and then travel to the finish line on the southern trail.
D. Having two trails used on alternate years means that small villages along the trails host large groups of people passing through every other years rather than every year

Answer 1

The correct answer is D, with different trails being used on alternate years so small villages host large groups every other year, ensuring the impact of the race is spread out.

Step-by-step explanation:

The true statement about the two different trails used in the Iditarod race is option D: Having two trails used on alternate years means that small villages along the trails host large groups of people passing through every other years rather than every year. The northern and southern trails are not used simultaneously for the same race, nor does one trail go back to Anchorage after the race starts there. The use of different trails in alternate years helps to spread the economic and social impact of the race over a larger number of communities, as well as providing variety for the participants and teams. The Iditarod is a long-distance sled dog race that occurs annually in Alaska and is a significant event for many of the remote communities it passes through.