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What is the main idea of the text?
That dogs have a very good sense of smell, and are important in finding missing people.
Where do alpine search dogs work?
where there is snow
Why does Cody the alpine search dog have big feet?
To help him walk through the snow
What are dogs smelling for when they search for people?
Skin flakes, hair, tiny drops of moisture
How does a dog know what scent to search for?
They give the dog a hat, shirt, or another piece of clothing
Why does the search dog sniff the air?
A dog can tell what direction the scent comes from
How does Cody the search dog get to the places where people are lost or trapped?
They run, take the chairlift, or ride snowmobiles
How do dogs like Cody search in the dark?
Their sense of smell is so good, they don't use their eyes
What does Cody do when he thinks he has found a missing person in the snow?
He buries his head in the snow and begins to dig
Why do we need to find missing people fast?
Because their scent will disappear
What does the word "moisture" mean?
a small amount of water or liquid, wetness
How do you pronounce this word - scent
scent
what do you call the person who is in charge of the search dog?
The handler
