Semi-Finals in PE 12

1. 1. Camping can be best described as the accent of any hill or mountain where the gradient and severity of the terrain require some form of climbing and the sustained use of technical equipment.

• True

• False

2. 2. Karabiner is used in mountain climbing as a connector and to hold a freely running rope.

• True

• False

3. 3. The following are the needed equipment of every mountaineer: helmet, rope, harness, karabiner, and protective climbing equipment.

• True

• False

4. 4. Mountaineering decreases confidence and team working skills.

• True

• False

5. 5. Hiking helps in the prevention of cancer.

• True

• False

6. 6. Hiking involves walking on trails or footpaths, while trekking is done off-trail.

• True

• False

7. 7. Trekking can be done in just 5 hours.

• True

• False

8. 8. Mountaineering is defined as a recreational activity in which participants take up temporary residence in the outdoors, usually using tents or specially designed or adapted vehicles for shelter.

• True

• False

9. 9. Orienteering is an outdoor competitive sport that is similar to cross-country running but with an emphasis on map-reading and direction-finding skills.

• True

• False

10. 10. Maps used in orienteering have different legends. A triangle depicts the start of the race.

• True

• False