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Year 12 Outdoor Ed Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why are cotton t-shirts not ideal for tramping (click all that apply)

a)

They don't breathe well

b)

They hold moisture close to the body

c)

They keep moisture away from the body

d)

They are cheap and rip really easily

2.

Why are tramping boots ideal for tramping?

a)

They are lightweight and simple to walk in

b)

They are made of leather and generally waterproof

c)

They have high ankle support to lessen chance of rolling ankles

d)

They are sturdy and can reduce injuries from impact

3.

Are our HPC school jackets effective for tramping/overnight camping?

a)

Yes

b)

No

4.

Which of these foods are NOT ideal for a full day's tramp/camping overnight? (choose all that aren't)

a)

Sugar-free V

b)

Celery

c)

Dark chocolate

d)

Avocado

5.

What are contour lines on a tramping map?

a)

To indicate where the walking track is

b)

To indicate the ups and downs in the shape of the land

c)

To tell us how far we still have to walk

d)

To indicate where different features (sea, trees etc) are

6.

Where are more injuries caused on tramping trips - moving up hills or down hills?

a)

Up hill

b)

Down hill

7.

Approximately far could we expect to walk on a 5 hour tramp (which is how far our 3 tramps need to be)?

a)

5 kilometres

b)

10 kilometres

c)

15 kilometres

d)

25 kilometres

8.

What would be pack at the top of our tramping packs when we go out for a tramp/overnight camp?

a)

Survival blanket/kit

b)

Emergency shelter

c)

Cooking gear (portable gas cooker)

d)

Spare warm clothes

9.

Where does north on a compass point to on Earth?

a)

North Pole

b)

Somewhere in Canada

c)

South Pole

d)

Greenland

10.

What is the typical walking speed for tramping?

a)

4-5km per hour

b)

8-10km per hour

c)

12-15km per hour

d)

15-18km per hour

11.

Which two of the following are guiding principles of the 'Leave no Trace' slogan for tramping/camping?

a)

Take what you find if it is valuable

b)

Plan ahead and prepare

c)

Travel and camp in any area

d)

Dispose of waste properly

12.

Should you go to the toilet up hill from a stream?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Only if you're busting

13.

Is the front of a sea kayak called the bow or stern?

a)

Bow

b)

Stern

14.

What is a spray deck?

a)

A protective skirt to keep water out of the kayak

b)

A protective coating to ensure sea water doesn't rust the kayak

c)

A feature on the paddle to ensure kayakers don't get too wet

d)

A rescue feature to get water out of the cockpit when sunk

15.

What is absolute risk?

a)

The amount of risk we can't control and is always there

b)

The level of risk if we do nothing to protect ourselves

c)

The risk that must be there to ensure we learn something

d)

How we individually perceive risk in any activity

16.

Why would an experienced tramper have less 'perceived risk' than someone who is new to the hobby?

a)

They have done it before and know what to expect

b)

They are experts and don't have to undertake risk management

c)

They are never scared or nervous about the activity

d)

They work within their limits to lower risk profile

17.

What is the definition of risk?

a)

The potential to lose something of value

b)

The potential to be seriously injured

c)

The potential to be physically or emotionally hurt

d)

Being prepared to do something crazy for a great outcome

18.

Who is going to fall off the cliff at Orokawa Bay early in Term 3?

a)

One of the girls

b)

One of the boys

c)

Mr Wedlake

d)

No one

19.

What are some features of a buoyancy vest/life jacket (tick all that apply)?

a)

Brightly coloured

b)

Adjustable shoulder and waist straps

c)

Whistle

d)

Wide shoulder holes for easy removal

20.

What is the name of the man-made lake where we will do our Sea Kayaking assessment (and practice assessment)?

(a)  

21.

What is this, and what does it do?

a)

Inflater, that pumps up the kayak for buoyancy

b)

Bilge pump, that removes water from the kayak

c)

Pump to inflate damaged kayaks

d)

Bike pump for mountain bike tyres

22.

Why is a school bag unsuitable for tramping (pick the option that suits best)

a)

It would be too small to carry our stuff

b)

Generally doesn't have chest/hip straps to distribute weight

c)

The material is not waterproof

23.

What is this essential part of a tramping survival kit?

a)

Emergency blanket

b)

Material for dressing wounds

c)

Ground sheet

d)

Reflector to start fires

24.

What is this?

a)

Personal locator beacon

b)

Emergency cellphone

c)

GPS unit for tramping

d)

Pager

25.

The most commonly used map for tramping in NZ is called:

a)

Topo25

b)

Topo50

c)

Topo100

d)

Topo1000