Rock Climbing Basics
An introductory worksheet for 6th graders on the basics of rock climbing, including safety, equipment, and techniques.
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Rock Climbing Basics
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Keep safety in mind!
1. What is the most important piece of safety equipment for a rock climber?
Climbing shoes
Harness
Chalk bag
Helmet
2. Which of the following is a common climbing technique?
Free soloing
Bouldering
Top-roping
All of the above
3. A is used to secure a climber to the rope.
4. Rock climbing helps improve your strength, flexibility, and .
5. Before climbing, you should always check your and your partner's gear.
6. It is safe to climb without a belayer.
True
False
7. You should always wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement when climbing.
True
False
8. List three pieces of equipment essential for safe rock climbing.
9. Briefly explain what a 'belayer' does in rock climbing.
Identify the rock climbing gear in the image below.
10. What is the main piece of equipment shown in the image?