Canoeing and Expeditions Quiz
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What was the main purpose of the expedition led by Edward Malone?

  • To document the flora and fauna of a new region
  • To explore a new world and its unknowns (correct)
  • To establish a settlement in uncharted territory
  • To search for precious minerals and resources

    • What was the significance of the Assai palm during the expedition?

  • It was a source of food for the explorers
  • It served as a natural landmark for navigation (correct)
  • It indicated the presence of dangerous wildlife
  • It was a botanical specimen to study

    • How did the explorers describe the stream they encountered?

  • Fast-flowing and turbulent
  • Shallow and bordered by lush vegetation (correct)
  • Narrow and difficult to navigate
  • Wide and surrounded by dry land

    • What effect did the vegetation have above the stream?

    <p>It formed a tunnel-like effect providing shade (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal did the explorers observe while traveling along the river?

    <p>Cayman (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between canoeing and kayaking?

    <p>In kayaking, the rider sits while in canoeing, the rider kneels or sits. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with introducing canoeing as a sport?

    <p>John MacGregor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the first canoeing competition?

    <p>Paddling Challenge Club (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the early days of canoeing, how did riders position themselves in the canoe?

    <p>They kneelt on the bottom of the boat. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is NOT true about canoeing?

    <p>Single-bladed paddles are only used in kayaking. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Canoeing

    A paddle sport where riders use a single-bladed paddle in a canoe.

    Canoe vs Kayak

    Canoeing refers to riding a canoe with a single-blade paddle; kayaking uses a double-bladed paddle.

    Rider Position

    In canoeing, the rider either kneels or sits facing forward.

    History of Canoeing

    Canoeing became a sport in 1866 with John MacGregor founding the Royal Canoe Club.

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    Paddling Challenge Club

    The first canoeing competition held in 1874.

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    Purpose of the Expedition

    The goal of Edward Malone and his companions to explore a new world.

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    Assai Palm

    A type of palm tree that served as a landmark in the expedition.

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    Placid

    Describes a calm and peaceful state, especially of the stream.

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    Canoes

    Light and narrow boats used by the explorers to travel.

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    Cayman

    A semi-aquatic reptile similar to an alligator, seen by the explorers.

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