Camping Essentials
A Grade 7 Physical Education worksheet covering essential camping knowledge, safety, and skills.
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Camping Essentials Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will test your knowledge of camping essentials and safety.
1. What is the most important item to pack for navigation when camping in an unfamiliar area?
Smartphone
Map and Compass
Portable radio
GPS device
2. Which of the following is NOT a 'Leave No Trace' principle?
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Take Souvenirs from Nature
Dispose of Waste Properly
3. A is a portable shelter used for sleeping outdoors.
4. When building a campfire, always clear a area around it to prevent wildfires.
5. To avoid attracting wildlife, store food in containers, preferably hung from a tree or in a bear box.
6. It is safe to drink untreated water from streams and rivers when camping.
True
False
7. You should always tell someone your camping itinerary, including where you are going and when you expect to return.
True
False
8. List three essential items you should include in a basic first-aid kit for camping.
9. Describe one way to properly dispose of human waste when camping in the wilderness.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. A lightweight, waterproof sheet used for shelter or ground cover is called a .
11. Small, easily ignitable material used to start a fire is known as .
12. A dangerous drop in body temperature, often caused by cold and wet conditions, is called .
Observe the image below and answer the question.
13. Based on the image, what safety precaution should always be taken when having a campfire?