Unit 7 Vocabulary
Since my piano teacher is an __________ with years of experience, I enjoy learning from her.
Expert
What nickname do sherpas have for Mt. Everest?
"Mother of Gods"
I went to the kitchen to help my mom _______ dinner.
Prepare
Where can you find running water?
A stream or river
What kind of food can you find if you were lost in the mountains?
(Free answer)
Nuts, berries, edible plants (etc)
Don't forget to pack all the necessary hiking _________ for our trip to the mountains this weekend!
Equipment
Who do sherpas provide assistance to?
Foreign mountain climbers
Taking your vitamins and having a balanced diet is ________ for keeping your body healthy.
Essential
How can you create a fire without matches?
Hit a rock against steel
How many sherpas are in Mt. Everest?
40,000
Since the woman was profession and had great experience, the manager decided to ______ her.
Hire
What does "make a living" mean in the story?
To earn enough money to live
Since I ________ of all my pens, I had to borrow one from the teacher.
Ran out
Why is fire needed when going to the mountains?
(Name 3)
1. To protect from cold
2. To keep dangerous animals away
3. To let people know where you are
Why are sherpas considered perfect guides?
They are expert climbers and know a lot about the area
Since I've had difficulty ___________ to my new school schedule, I haven't been able to complete all of my homework assignments.
Adapting
When did sherpas begin to help climbers?
In the rain, many different types of animals will seek _________ in areas that have coverings overhead.
Shelter
What can you do if you can't find shelter?
Build a frame with branches. Use a pile of leaves as a blanket
What were 6 items discussed at the start of unit 7 used for mountain survival?
blanket, compass, water, first aid kit, lighter, tent
Make sure to follow safety precautions during severe weather ___________.
Conditions
What does it mean to "reach a goal?"
Successfully achieve a task or object
I was scared when I plugged my charger into the socket and suddenly saw a ________.
Spark
What can a person do if they can't find running water?
(Name 2)
2. Collect rainwater with empty containers
What is the maximum weight your backpack should be when going backpacking?
1/3 of your weight