Water Safety/Surfing
How do you signal for help when in the water?
Raise your hand in a fist
The fuel that is used when cooking with a Trangia stove
Methylated Spirits
What is a common slogan said when using a compass
RED IN THE SHED
What are at least 3 things you should take on a overnight hike?
Clothes, food, water etc.
Which language has the most words (according to dictionary entries)?
English, 200,000 words
What should you do if you find yourself caught in a rip current while swimming at the beach?
- signal for help
- swim parallel to the shore until out of the current
Name at least 3 parts of a Trangia.
eg. spondoolie, pot, windshield, tongs, fuel well, simmer ring, strap
what does pacing help with
determines distance travelled without electronic device
What are three considerations when there is not a designated fire spot
Spot protected from gusts of wind, dig down minimum one foot, surround pit with rocks
What is the biggest country in the world in terms of land mass?
Russia
What is the number 1 rule of surfing?
- Never surf alone
What would happen to you if you cooked marshmallows over the flame of your Trangia?
Violent diarrhoea and vomiting
What is the definition of True North?
North based on the axis of the earth; Fixed point
Name 3 consideration of tent site selections
wind, water,slope,foliage, ground make-up
What's the largest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
What colour are the flags you swim between on the beach and what flags for surfing?
Red and yellow
Black and White
Name three safety precautions when using a trangia.
eg. Correct usage, use the simmer ring, don't use near low hanging trees, Tie hair back
Name 3 parts of a map
scale, key, cardinal directions,
What are the components of a fire
heat, oxygen, fuel
What is the only food that doesn’t expire?
Honey
How can you identify a rip current compared to normal water currents at the beach?
- differences in water colour
- choppiness (wave/whitewash)
-rips are darker, calmer and fewer waves breaking
Which country invented the trangia?
Sweden
Name three specific types of maps
Topographic map, physical map , thematic map
Name the steps for a safe fire.
water source and shovel nearby, collect materials , build fire structure, keep fire under control, never leave a fire unattended
Which country has the unicorn as its national animal?
Scotland