Grade 12 LONG QUIZ

 What was the primary use of canoes and kayaks in the past?

• Recreation and tourism

• Transportation, hunting, and fishing

• Racing and competition

• Rescue and emergency services

What type of paddle is typically used for canoeing?

•  Double-bladed

• Single-bladed

• Long-handled

•  Short-handled

Where is canoeing often done?

•  Rough seas

• Fast rivers

• Calm waters like lakes and slow rivers

• Waterfalls

What is the main difference between a canoe and a kayak?

•  Size and weight

•  Number of paddlers

• Type of paddle and cockpit design

• Material and construction

 Which activity is more suitable for rougher waters?

• Canoeing

• Kayaking

•  Both equally

• Neither

What is a characteristic of kayaks?

•  Open-top design

• Enclosed cockpit

• Single-bladed paddle

•  Large size

You're planning a calm-water excursion. Which craft would you choose?

• Kayak

• Canoe

• Both are suitable

• Neither

A beginner wants to try paddling in rough seas. Which activity should they choose?

• Canoeing

• Kayaking

• Whitewater rafting

• Surfing

You need to transport gear and people across a lake. Which craft is more suitable?

• Kayak

• Canoe

• Both are equally suitable

• Neither

An experienced paddler wants to tackle rapids. Which craft should they use?

• Canoe

• Kayak

• Both are suitable

• Neither