WorksheetsTramping Quiz 12OTE
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Polyproline/merino tops are ideal for which layer of clothing in tramping?
Base
Insulating
Outer
How many kilometres along the marked track is it from Waihi Beach to Homunga Bay?
(a)
Is a wool jersey a good option as an insulating layer in tramping in winter?
Yes - keeps the warmth in
No - it will get wet and heavy
Yes - it is water proof
Which direction is north in this classroom?
Towards the door by Student Centre
Towards the front courts
Towards the door to the corridor
Towards the whiteboard
What waterproof material are rain/wind proof tramping jackets made from?
Teflon
Goretex
Polyproline
Neoprene
What is the main source of fuel (if eaten) that the body will use during a half-day tramp?
Carbohydrate
Fats
Protein
Why is dark chocolate a better option than milk chocolate on a tramping trip?
It is lower in sugar and higher in fat
It has more calories
It is more easily digested
It tastes better
Why are cotton t-shirts less than ideal for tramping in winter?
They absorb water and hold it to the body
They don't breathe well
They push warmth away from the body
They are cheap and unreliable
Where is the most warmth lost from the body during cold weather?
Head
Limbs (feet, hands)
Equally throughout the body
Chest
Where are the most injuries caused on a tramp, especially in wet conditions?
Going uphill
Going downhill
What is the highest elevation point of the Homunga Bay tramp?
91m
141m
191m
201m
Why do we carry a whistle on a day tramp?
To let people know we are passing them
To alert people that this is a good track
To help rescuers find us in an emergency
Is having high blood sugar levels a good thing or a less than ideal thing, especially for tramping?
Good
Not ideal
How much percent (approximately) water is in the brain? (bear in mind, the body is about 60%)
50
60
75
85
Which fuel source (macronutrient) is most effective for energy during a tramp, or any exercise?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
