Question

she wasnt stopping now!
she looked up at jerry, her ski instructor, who was waiting off to the side.
\be careful on this next slope,\ he called. \this part can be treacherous if youre not paying attention. it slants down steeply after that sharp turn ahead, and there are a few tricky bumps.\
greta squinted through her goggles as she inspected the terrain.
\we can skip this one if youre not feeling up to it yet,\ jerry suggested.
\im ready!\ greta called back. she grasped her ski poles and gave jerry a confident nod.
what is the meaning of treacherous as used in the passage?
filled with excitement or curiosity
full of dangers or risks
secure or well - protected
requiring great power or physical strength

Explanation:

The context clues in the passage help determine the meaning. Jerry warns Greta to be careful as the slope "slants down steeply" and has "tricky bumps." These descriptions imply danger. "Treacherous" in this context means full of dangers or risks.

Answer:

full of dangers or risks