Cliffhanger Vocab

A set of straps that can attach to a safety rope.

• belay

• ledge

• harness

• rappel

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

A shelf of rock.

• ledge

• belay

• trekked

• descent

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Being tied to a person or a rock with a rope for safety.

• harness

• rappel

• belay

• ledge

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

A trip down into or from something (like a mountain).

• trekked

• harness

• ledge

• descent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

To come down a cliff by sliding down a cliff.

• descent

• harness

• rappel

• ledge

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Made a slow and difficult journey on foot.

• harness

• trekked

• belay

• ledge

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A