Most of the deaths related to snow avalanches in the United States involve ________.

A. the elderly taking hikes in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest
B. young males engaging in winter sports in the backcountry of western states
C. young female snowboarders at ski resorts in northeastern states
D. people snowmobiling on snow covered roads
E. children sledding on snow-covered slopes


Answer: A

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