The Go Jetters and Mudslide Mayhem
In The Go Jetters and Mudslide Mayhem, the Go Jetters crew learns about mudslides. Ubercorn shares funky facts about mudslides, the roles of trees in preventing them, and how deforestation can increase the risk of these powerful events. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.
Lesson Express
Q: What conditions create a mudslide?
A: Mudslides occur on steep slopes when there is a lot of rain.
Q: What can happen during a mudslide?
A: The mud can sweep away anything in its path and cause a lot of damage.
Q: What can we do to prevent mudslides?
A: Student responses will vary. Students may mention planting more trees.