Hiking Safety and Preparation
A worksheet for 7th graders on essential hiking safety, preparation, and gear, covering topics like trail etiquette, packing essentials, and planning.
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Hiking Safety and Preparation
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet covers important aspects of hiking safety and preparation.
1. What is the most important item to pack for any hike, regardless of length?
A smartphone
Water
A compass
Snacks
2. What is proper trail etiquette when encountering other hikers?
Keep your headphones on and ignore them
Always yield to uphill hikers
Demand they move out of your way
Race past them quickly
3. Always inform someone of your hiking plan, including your and estimated of return.
4. The principle of "Leave No Trace" means packing out everything you pack in, including all your .
5. Cotton clothing is the best choice for hiking as it dries quickly.
True
False
6. It is safe to drink water directly from streams or rivers without purification.
True
False
7. List three essential items you should always have in your backpack for a day hike, besides water.
8. Explain why wearing appropriate footwear is crucial for hiking.
9. Identify the different types of hiking gear shown in the illustration below. Label at least three items.
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