Tramping Quiz 12OTE

Polyproline/merino tops are ideal for which layer of clothing in tramping?

• Base

• Insulating

• Outer

How many kilometres along the marked track is it from Waihi Beach to Homunga Bay?

Is a wool jersey a good option as an insulating layer in tramping in winter?

• Yes - keeps the warmth in

• No - it will get wet and heavy

• Yes - it is water proof

Which direction is north in this classroom?

• Towards the door by Student Centre

• Towards the front courts

• Towards the door to the corridor

• Towards the whiteboard

What waterproof material are rain/wind proof tramping jackets made from?

• Teflon

• Goretex

• Polyproline

• Neoprene

What is the main source of fuel (if eaten) that the body will use during a half-day tramp?

• Carbohydrate

• Fats

• Protein

Why is dark chocolate a better option than milk chocolate on a tramping trip?

• It is lower in sugar and higher in fat

• It has more calories

• It is more easily digested

• It tastes better

Why are cotton t-shirts less than ideal for tramping in winter?

• They absorb water and hold it to the body

• They don't breathe well

• They push warmth away from the body

• They are cheap and unreliable

Where is the most warmth lost from the body during cold weather?

• Head

• Limbs (feet, hands)

• Equally throughout the body

• Chest

Where are the most injuries caused on a tramp, especially in wet conditions?

• Going uphill

• Going downhill