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E AND HEALTH 4
ACTIVITIES!
WEEK 9,10 AND 11

WEEK 9!
EVALUATION
A. Directions: Classify the following hazards according to their corresponding category. Write FALLING
ROCKS, FALLING FROM ROCKS, ALTITUDE and WEATHER before the number.

___________________1. Lack of oxygen can start to be a problem for many people at heights below 5,000 m.
___________________2. Whiteouts make it difficult to retrace a route while rain may prevent taking the easiest line
only determined as such under dry conditions
___________________3. The climber should depend on a correct estimate of the firmness of the rock where weight
to be thrown upon it to avoid falling.
___________________4. Where stones fall frequently, debris will be found below, whilst on snow slopes falling
stones cut furrows visible from a great distance
___________________5. Every rock mountain is slowly disintegrating due to erosion, the process being especially
rapid above the snow-line
___________________6. The primary dangers caused by bad weather center around the changes it causes in snow
and rock conditions, making movement suddenly much more arduous and hazardous than under normal
circumstances.
___________________7. The climber's motto in high altitude is "climb high, sleep low", referring to the regiment of
climbing higher to acclimatize but returning to lower elevation to sleep.
___________________8. The skill of a rock climber is shown by his choice of handhold and foothold, and his
adhesion to those he has chosen
___________________9. Rock faces are constantly swept by falling stones, which are generally possible to dodge.
___________________10. Rapid ascents can lead to altitude sickness. The best (and very effective) cure is to
descend immediately

B. Directions: Give 10 essential tools and equipment in mountaineering.

WEEK 10!
ENRICHMENT
Answer the following. Write your answer at the back of this page or on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What are the benefits of hiking in social, mental and physical health? Discuss your answer
2. What is the difference between hiking and mountaineering?

EVALUATION
Directions: List down what are being asked.

a. Benefits of hiking b. Essential hiking equipment

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WEEK 11!
EVALUATION
Directions: Write T if the statement is correct and F if not.
_________1. When you have planned well for the hike, do not stick to the plan.
_________2. Trails are generally uneven, rocky and can be dangerous, so make sure you are paying attention,
especially to how you land your feet, you don’t want to twist an ankle!
_________3. You can use your cell phone as a light source.
_________4. Be watchful for snakes and other hazards.
_________5. Risk going onto ledges to get the ‘perfect’ selfie
_________6. Follow the map along with permitted areas and pay attention to the warnings on the map.
_________7. Follow the same route down, or one you know well.
_________8. Split up and take different trails.
_________9. Stay well hydrated.
_________10. Turn off cellular phones or switch to "airplane mode" to conserve the battery.