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WorksheetsYear 12 Outdoor Ed Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
Why are cotton t-shirts not ideal for tramping (click all that apply)
They don't breathe well
They hold moisture close to the body
They keep moisture away from the body
They are cheap and rip really easily
Why are tramping boots ideal for tramping?
They are lightweight and simple to walk in
They are made of leather and generally waterproof
They have high ankle support to lessen chance of rolling ankles
They are sturdy and can reduce injuries from impact
Are our HPC school jackets effective for tramping/overnight camping?
Yes
No
Which of these foods are NOT ideal for a full day's tramp/camping overnight? (choose all that aren't)
Sugar-free V
Celery
Dark chocolate
Avocado
What are contour lines on a tramping map?
To indicate where the walking track is
To indicate the ups and downs in the shape of the land
To tell us how far we still have to walk
To indicate where different features (sea, trees etc) are
Where are more injuries caused on tramping trips - moving up hills or down hills?
Up hill
Down hill
Approximately far could we expect to walk on a 5 hour tramp (which is how far our 3 tramps need to be)?
5 kilometres
10 kilometres
15 kilometres
25 kilometres
What would be pack at the top of our tramping packs when we go out for a tramp/overnight camp?
Survival blanket/kit
Emergency shelter
Cooking gear (portable gas cooker)
Spare warm clothes
Where does north on a compass point to on Earth?
North Pole
Somewhere in Canada
South Pole
Greenland
What is the typical walking speed for tramping?
4-5km per hour
8-10km per hour
12-15km per hour
15-18km per hour
Which two of the following are guiding principles of the 'Leave no Trace' slogan for tramping/camping?
Take what you find if it is valuable
Plan ahead and prepare
Travel and camp in any area
Dispose of waste properly
Should you go to the toilet up hill from a stream?
Yes
No
Only if you're busting
Is the front of a sea kayak called the bow or stern?
Bow
Stern
What is a spray deck?
A protective skirt to keep water out of the kayak
A protective coating to ensure sea water doesn't rust the kayak
A feature on the paddle to ensure kayakers don't get too wet
A rescue feature to get water out of the cockpit when sunk
What is absolute risk?
The amount of risk we can't control and is always there
The level of risk if we do nothing to protect ourselves
The risk that must be there to ensure we learn something
How we individually perceive risk in any activity
Why would an experienced tramper have less 'perceived risk' than someone who is new to the hobby?
They have done it before and know what to expect
They are experts and don't have to undertake risk management
They are never scared or nervous about the activity
They work within their limits to lower risk profile
What is the definition of risk?
The potential to lose something of value
The potential to be seriously injured
The potential to be physically or emotionally hurt
Being prepared to do something crazy for a great outcome
Who is going to fall off the cliff at Orokawa Bay early in Term 3?
One of the girls
One of the boys
Mr Wedlake
No one
What are some features of a buoyancy vest/life jacket (tick all that apply)?
Brightly coloured
Adjustable shoulder and waist straps
Whistle
Wide shoulder holes for easy removal
What is the name of the man-made lake where we will do our Sea Kayaking assessment (and practice assessment)?
(a)
What is this, and what does it do?
Inflater, that pumps up the kayak for buoyancy
Bilge pump, that removes water from the kayak
Pump to inflate damaged kayaks
Bike pump for mountain bike tyres
Why is a school bag unsuitable for tramping (pick the option that suits best)
It would be too small to carry our stuff
Generally doesn't have chest/hip straps to distribute weight
The material is not waterproof
What is this essential part of a tramping survival kit?
Emergency blanket
Material for dressing wounds
Ground sheet
Reflector to start fires
What is this?
Personal locator beacon
Emergency cellphone
GPS unit for tramping
Pager
The most commonly used map for tramping in NZ is called:
Topo25
Topo50
Topo100
Topo1000
