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WorksheetsFebruary Lessons
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following are part of the 10 Essentials?
Sleeping Bag
Fire Starter
Multitool
Tent
What are 3 items from your 10 Essentials you can use to keep someone warm?
(a)
What is the first level of Frostbite called?
Superficial Frostbite
Mild Frostbite
Frostnip
Hypothermia
What is the first layer of clothing that is part of the layering system?
Mid Layer
Base Layer
Shell
Merino Wool
What material dries the fastest?
Merino Wool
Cotton
Silk
Synthetic
What is one advantage to Merino Wool?
Inexpensive
Dries quickly
Warm even when wet
Easy to care for
What is a main advantage to the layering system?
Having your layers with you instead of at home
Having extra clothes in case of an emergency situation
Having the versatility to adapt to weather changes
Having all that you want in the winter time in your pack
What are 2 mechanisms of heat loss?
Collection
Convention
Radiation
Conduction
An example of heat loss due to conduction is
Sitting on a metal bench in the winter time
Being stuck outside on a calm, cold day with no jacket
Having your cotton t-shirt soak up a bunch of sweat and dry slowly
Having your sweat evaporate in the cold air
What is the first sign your body is experiencing hypothermia?
Brain Freeze
Shivering
Exercise
Cold Toes
Mild frostbite is
Freezing of the first layer of skin
Complete freezing of the skin
Freezing down to the second layer of skin
Black fingers and toes
When is cotton sometimes worn for outdoor activities?
Winter
Fall
Spring
Summer
