Outdoor Adventure Activities Quiz
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Outdoor Adventure Activities Quiz

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Which of the following is not a typical activity associated with mountaineering?

  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Surfing (correct)
  • Orienteering
  • What is the elevation of Mount Pulag, one of the highest mountains in the Philippines?

  • 10,205 meters
  • 2,954 meters
  • 8,848 meters
  • 2,922 meters (correct)
  • Which mountain is considered the tallest in the world from base to peak?

  • Mauna Kea (correct)
  • Mount Apo
  • Mount Everest
  • Mount Pulag
  • Who was the first person to climb all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks?

    <p>Reinhold Messner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first climber confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest?

    <p>Edmund Hillary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the only Filipino to have climbed the highest mountains on all seven continents?

    <p>Romi Garduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of mountaineering?

    <p>To reach the highest point of mountains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between hiking and trekking?

    <p>Hiking is a shorter journey on foot, while trekking is a longer journey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a value derived from recreational activities in mountaineering?

    <p>Increased income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of activity is orienteering in the context of mountaineering?

    <p>A navigation skill using a map and compass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a recreational activity that can be done in mountaineering?

    <p>Surfing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of camping in the context of mountaineering?

    <p>To rest and recover during a trek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which knot is considered the most essential and a quick way to secure a rope to a post?

    <p>Clove hitch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the bowline knot in mountaineering?

    <p>To create a fixed loop at the end of a rope for securing or lifting people/equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which knot is used to bind three poles together at the same point?

    <p>Tripod lashing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What knot is used to bind poles together to form a right angle?

    <p>Square lashing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following knots is described as an ancient and simple binding knot?

    <p>Reef knot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Outdoor Activities

    • Mountaineering: a walking activity that involves trekking and climbing mountains, often with specialized equipment, aiming to reach the highest point of mountains.
    • Hiking: an outdoor activity of walking in beautiful natural environments on pre-charted paths called hiking trails, can be day hikes or overnight hikes.
    • Trekking: a long journey on foot compared to hiking, often takes several days or weeks.
    • Camping: an enjoyable outdoor activity that involves overnight stays with a basic temporary shelter such as a tent.
    • Orienteering: an outdoor activity that requires following a specific sequence of pre-set courses with the help of navigating devices, specifically maps, and a compass to navigate through unfamiliar terrain.

    Mountaineering Sites in the Philippines

    • Mt. Pulag: elevation of 2,922 m, located in Luzon, Benguet region.
    • Mt. Apo: elevation of 2,954 m, located in Mindanao, Cotabato and Davao del Sur region.

    World's Tallest Mountains

    • Mt. Everest: Earth's highest mountain above sea level, elevation of 8,848 m, located in Nepal and China.
    • Mauna Kea: tallest mountain in the world from base to peak, elevation of 10,205 m, located in Hawaii, USA.

    Best Mountaineers

    • Reinhold Messner: acclaimed as one of the greatest mountaineers of all time, first person to climb all 14-8,000-meter peaks, and one of the first to climb Mount Everest without any supplemental oxygen.
    • Edmund Hillary: first climber confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest.
    • Romi Garduce: first and only Filipino to have climbed all Seven Summits, or the highest mountains on all continents.

    Benefits of Recreational Activities

    • Individual Benefits: develops personal development and growth, physical health, self-esteem, creativity, and sense of accomplishment, reduces stress, increases life satisfaction, and promotes psychological well-being.
    • Environmental Benefits: reduces pollution, promotes clean air and water, preserves open space, and protects the ecosystem.
    • Community Benefits: connects families, strengthens social bonding, promotes ethnic and cultural harmony, develops strong communities, and reduces vandalism and crime.
    • Economic Benefits: reduces healthcare cost and catalyzes tourism.

    Knot Tying

    • Clove Hitch: an essential knot that consists of two opposed half hitches around an object, used to secure a rope to a post.
    • Bowline Knot: considered the "King of the Knots", used to make a fixed loop at the end of a rope, and is a common rescue knot.
    • Reef Knot: an ancient and simple binding knot used to secure a rope or line around an object.
    • Double Half Hitch: made by tying two simple overhand knots together.
    • Tripod Lashing: a shear lashing that binds three poles together at the same point.
    • Square Lashing: a knot that binds poles together to form a right angle.

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