Canoeing
What is a piece of safety equipment you must always have while canoeing?
Personal Flotation Device (Life Jacket)
What is the name of the navigational technique where you are following objects that create a distinguishable line on the map?
Handrailing
What piece of equipment might you use to help you while Bushwalking?
Hiking Poles
What is the main piece of equipment you use when fishing?
A Fishing Rod
What is the name of the Portable and Compact Camp Cooking device we use?
Trangia
You are in a Kayak and using a single bladed paddle, what paddling technique are you using?
Canoeing
On a map, what do contour lines show?
Elevation and Land Shape
Name at least two hazards you might find while bushwalking?
Snakes
Roots
Logs
Sun & Heat Exposure
Uneven Terrain
Overhanging Vegetation
Steep and Slippery Surfaces
Name one type of tackle you may use instead of bait?
Lures or Plastics
What are two of the seven Leave no Trace Principles?
Plan ahead and prepare
Travel and camp on durable surfaces
Dispose of wate properly
Leave what you find
Minimize campfire impacts
Respect wildlife
Be considerate of other visitors
What do the following instructions mean:
"Raft up starboard of me, with bow facing camping"
All canoes come together, on the right side of my craft with their front end facing the camp.
What does MGRS stand for?
Military Grid Reference System
What are the layers of the clothing layering system
Base Layer
Mid Layer
Shell Layer
What are three types of fish which can be found at Maroon Dam?
Talapia, Australian Bass, Mary River Cod, Silver Perch, Golden Perch
What is the main reason you should use a sleeping mat when camping?
To stop loss of body heat through the ground.
Insulation
What is the edge around the sides of a canoe called?
Gunwales
What is the term for the difference between grid north and magnetic north?
Magnetic Declination
Based on the following definition, what Grade of Track does this describe?
"Suitable for experienced hikers as navigation and technical skills will be required. Trails will be long, rough and very steep with limited signage or navigation aids. Rock scrambling and river crossings may be required. Hikes generally less than 25km."
Grade 4
1. Treat fish humanely
2. Looking after our fisheries
3. Protecting the environment
4. Respecting the rights of others
What two features make a tent suitable for an expedition camp during the colder months?
Rated for Low Temperatures
Compact & Lightweight Design.
What is the name of the stroke which you use to prevent a capsize from occuring?
Low Support
You are working off a map with a scale of 1:25,000. The distance between Point A and Point B as the Crow flies is the equivalent of 4 and a half Grids.
What is the distance between Point A and B
4.5 km
What is the maximum amount of weight which is considered acceptable for a hiking pack?
Apart from sun safety, why do fishers often wear polarised sunglasses.
It reduces glare and enables the fisher to see inside the water's surface.
What are three methods to purify water from a stream or rainwater tank before consumption?
Using a UV Filter
Boiling
Using Water Purification Tablets