199k views
1 vote
Question 1

Read the excerpt from the article.
Soon after the falls, the hiker is then faced with the switch-backs.Instead of hiking up the rock
in a straight line, the path has purposefully been formed into zigzags.
Which answer explains why the trailmost likely contains switch-backs?
A
The switch-backs make the trail longer to discourage novice climbers.
B
The switch-backs make the trail less difficult to climb.
The switch-backs discourage hikers from veering off the trail.
D
The switch-backs prevent the hikers from damaging the trail.

1 Answer

7 votes

Answer:

Switch backs are made on trails to make it easier to climb. so B

Step-by-step explanation:

Switch backs are longer and therefor less steep. Although it is easier to go up switch backs then straight up a hill they're still a pain to climb.

User Roman Golyshev
by
4.7k points