Outdoor Education: Mountaineering and Hiking Essentials

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What is the primary goal of mountaineering?

To reach the peak of a mountain (correct)
To explore the natural surroundings
To practice wilderness survival skills
To engage in team sports

What is trekking?

A long and difficult walk (correct)
A short and easy walk
An outdoor activity that involves climbing
A type of camping

What is the purpose of a cairn?

To store food and water
To provide shelter
To mark a trail (correct)
To create a campsite

What is free climbing?

A climb using one's hands and feet only (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of trail signs?

To mark the designated route (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Take 5'?

Take a 5-minute rest (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of degrees in a circle?

360 (C) Signup and view all the answers

When is building a fire from natural sources allowed in a camp site?

Only in case of emergency or if it is allowed in the camp site (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct step to build a fire according to the LNT rules?

Gather tinder, kindling and fuel together (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of branches should be avoided for kindling?

Green branches on the tree (C) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic should fuel wood have according to the LNT rules?

Dry and split (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended distance to maintain between each other when walking in a group?

2 to 5 meters (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to walk uphill?

Lean forward and place your foot flat on the ground before pushing up with the other leg (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of wood should be used for campfires?

Dead and down wood from the ground (D) Signup and view all the answers

How often should you rest when walking on flat terrain?

5 minutes per 1 hour walk (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does three blasts of a whistle mean in the International Whistle Code?

I need help (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main principle of LNT 7?

Be considerate to other visitors (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended physical conditioning routine for backpacking?

Running or jogging for 30 minutes to 1 hour, twice a week (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you are lost in the wilderness?

Don't panic, assess your position and take necessary steps to find the correct route (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of learning knot tying?

It is a basic and essential life skill (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal weight of a backpack for a hike?

One-third of your body weight (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a whistle in a Survival and Repair Kit?

To communicate with other hikers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to handle campfires?

Burn all wood and coals to ash, then scatter cool ashes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of feeding wildlife?

They become habituated to humans and alter their natural behaviors (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should you avoid wildlife during certain times?

To minimize disruptions to their natural cycles (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of leaving what you find in the wilderness?

To preserve the natural environment and cultural artifacts (A) Signup and view all the answers

How should you dispose of human waste in the wilderness?

Deposit it in a cathole dug 6 to 8 inches deep, at least 200 feet from water, camp and trails (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended alternative to campfires for cooking?

Lightweight stove (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do with dishwater after washing your dishes?

Scatter it in a remote area (A) Signup and view all the answers