Unit 5 TEST review questions

Which outdoor sport can combine both aerobic and non-aerobic exercise?

• snorkeling

• hiking

• cycling

• bungee jumping

Which of the following is not a good way to stay hydrated during an outdoor trip?

• Use a water purification system to make natural water safe to drink.

• Drink sugary beverages.

• Bring water-containing foods, such as celery sticks or bell peppers.

• Bring enough water for the conditions.

Though hiking is often considered an activity for the wilderness, many hikes can also take place in what setting?

• urban

• underground

• indoors

• none of the above

Why is hiking such a complete lower body workout?

• Hiking puts a lot of strain on your feet and ankles.

• Hiking is an upper body workout, not a lower body workout.

• Hiking uphill focuses on the calf muscles.

• Uphill and downhill hiking use different sets of muscles.

Which of the following statements about orienteering is not true?

• Some races take place partly or entirely in the dark.

• The winner is the person or team who finishes the course in the shortest amount of time.

• It has been an Olympic event since 1972.

• It began in the late 19th century as a military training exercise.

Which of the following statements about orienteering is not true?

• Events can take place over rough terrain and sometimes even in the dark.

• Each individual starting location is staggered so no one can cheat.

• It is limited in popularity to the U.S. and Europe.

• It is a type of competitive hiking.

Which of the following best describes hypothermia?

• A potentially fatal drop in core body temperature.

• Always, always fatal.

• Unlikely when the temperature is above freezing.

• A potentially fatal high body temperature.

What is the most common cause of hypothermia?

• Drop in Temperature

• Snow

• getting wet

• sleeping outdoors

Which of the following statements about skiing is not true?

• Recreational skiing developed in the mid-19th century.

• It was originally invented as a way of getting from place to place in snowy regions.

• Downhill skiing is currently the only common form of the sport.

• It most likely evolved from snowshoeing.

Which of the following is not a form of skiing?

• motorcross

• cross-country

• slalom

• alpine