Grade 12 Rock Climbing Worksheet
This worksheet covers essential knowledge and safety practices for advanced rock climbing, including equipment, techniques, and risk management.
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Grade 12 Rock Climbing Essentials
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Read each question carefully and provide thorough answers based on your knowledge of rock climbing safety, techniques, and equipment. Good luck!
1. Which of the following knots is primarily used to tie into a climbing harness?
Figure-eight follow-through
Clove hitch
Prusik knot
Fisherman's bend
2. What is the primary function of a belay device?
To provide handholds for climbing
To secure the rope to anchors
To control the rope and arrest a fall
To clean climbing routes
3. The three essential components of the climbing system that prevent a climber from hitting the ground are the rope, the harness, and the .
4. When performing a lead climb, the climber clips the rope into as they ascend to protect against a fall.
5. Dynamic ropes are preferred in rock climbing because they stretch to absorb the energy of a fall, reducing the impact force on the climber and anchor.
True
False
6. A 'spotter' is typically used in roped climbing to prevent a climber from hitting the ground.
True
False
7. Describe the 'buddy check' process in rock climbing and explain its importance.
8. Explain the difference between 'top-roping' and 'lead climbing' in terms of safety and technique.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. A is a metal loop with a spring-loaded gate, used to connect components in a climbing system.
10. The most difficult section of a climbing route is often referred to as the .