T4.1.1 Outdoor and adventurous physical and intellectual challenges Quiz: KS3 Physical Education, Unit 4

The 20 questions

1. What is a hazard in an outdoor activity?

   • Something that could cause harm, such as steep ground
   • A piece of kit that helps the leader to check the group's position during a trek
   • A type of waterproof jacket that keeps the body warm and dry in cold weather
   • A map that shows the route of a walk and the position of the start point

2. What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?

   • A hazard is a type of equipment, while a risk is the list of equipment that is packed
   • A hazard is a weather warning, while a risk is a warning from the local council only
   • A hazard is the source of harm, a risk is its likelihood and seriousness
   • A hazard is the route on a map, while a risk is the time taken to walk that route

3. On an Ordnance Survey map, what do close contour lines show?

   • The ground is steep, because the height changes quickly over a short distance
   • The ground is flat and dry, with no change of height across the whole map area
   • The area has a river crossing that the group must find before dark each day
   • The ground is covered with thick forest that blocks the view of the path ahead

4. In a six-figure grid reference, which value is given first?

   • The height of the point above sea level, measured in metres from the sea
   • The eastings, which measure the distance along the map from the left edge
   • The name of the nearest town or village to the point on the map
   • The northings, which measure the distance along the map from the bottom edge

5. What is the main purpose of a risk assessment before an outdoor activity?

   • To choose the colour of the clothing that the group will wear on the trip
   • To identify hazards, judge the risks and decide how to reduce them
   • To decide which group member will carry the heaviest pack for the whole trip
   • To make sure that the activity is as long and difficult as the group can manage

6. What is orienteering?

   • A type of rowing race in which teams work together to cross a lake in a boat
   • A navigation challenge using a map and compass to visit control points
   • A climbing activity in which participants reach the top of a cliff face by rope
   • A team sport played on a field with a ball, a bat and bases around a square

7. What does a compass bearing measure?

   • The distance in metres from the start of a walk to the end of the same walk
   • The height in metres of a summit above the level of the sea and the land
   • The temperature of the air at the top of a mountain on a cold winter morning
   • The direction from one point to another, as an angle

8. A group plans a hill walk and checks the forecast. What does this action show?

   • Good planning, because weather is a hazard that can change the risk of the walk
   • Unfair preparation, because only the leader should see the forecast before the walk
   • Wasted time, because the group will always walk the same route whatever the weather
   • Poor planning, because the forecast is never correct for hills and mountains

9. Why should a group leave the route and the campsite as they found them?

   • To protect the environment and follow the principle of leaving no trace
   • To make sure that the next group has to search for a new campsite every time
   • To ensure that any litter counts as a point in the outdoor challenge scoring
   • To make sure that the local council can charge the group for the cleaning costs

10. A group on a challenge course is asked to cross a gap using only planks and rope. What is the most useful first step?

    • Leaving the most confident person to make all decisions with no discussion at all
    • Choosing the easiest route without considering any safety or the group's abilities
    • Starting to move the planks straight away without speaking to the rest of the group
    • Discussing the problem, sharing ideas and agreeing a plan before moving anything

11. Which factor makes an outdoor route more difficult for an inexperienced group?

    • Clear paths, well-marked signs and a short distance with a gentle slope
    • Flat ground with a shop along the route for refreshments at regular points
    • Good weather, a short route and a leader who has walked it many times before
    • Long distances, steep ground and changing weather with little shelter

12. What is the purpose of a map key or legend?

    • To give the names of everyone in the group who is taking part in the walk
    • To explain what each symbol and colour on the map represents
    • To show the exact time that each section of the walk should take to finish
    • To list the rules of the orienteering event and the points for each control

13. A group must reach a checkpoint by a set time, using a map and a compass. Which skill is most important?

    • Balance on a beam, since the route crosses a series of wooden logs over a stream
    • Navigation, including matching the map to the ground and taking accurate bearings
    • Speed in sprinting, since the group must run every step of the route to win
    • Strength in lifting, since heavy rucksacks must be carried up every hill on the route

14. What does 'working within a group' most mainly require in an adventurous challenge?

    • Listening to others and sharing responsibility
    • Making sure that the strongest person does all the tasks so the group finishes faster
    • Competing against the other members of the group to show who can finish first
    • Keeping quiet during the challenge so that each person can concentrate on their own task

15. A walker's route crosses a river. Which step must be taken before crossing?

    • Checking the river's depth and flow, then choosing a safe point
    • Taking off all the group's boots so the crossing is quicker and simpler for all
    • Waiting for the river to freeze over so that the group can walk across the surface
    • Crossing quickly without looking, so that the river does not have time to rise

16. What is a sensible response if a group member becomes unwell on a long walk?

    • Leave the person alone while the rest of the group continues ahead on the trail
    • Stop, check their condition, and follow the group's plan
    • Keep walking at the same pace so the group stays together and finishes the route
    • Ask the person to carry the heaviest pack to prove that they are fit enough

17. Which measure best reduces the risk of getting lost on an orienteering course?

    • Following the person in front without checking the map or the direction of travel
    • Walking in a straight line over all obstacles, regardless of what the map shows
    • Running as fast as possible and not stopping to look at the map at any point
    • Regular map checks against the ground and landmark spotting

18. A walk is planned for a group with a range of abilities. What is the best approach?

    • Set the route for the fittest member and expect the others to keep up without help
    • A route and pace that everyone can manage, with regular breaks
    • Divide the group into fast and slow teams that never meet again during the walk
    • Leave the slowest members at the start and collect them later on the way back

19. What does a contour line on a map join together?

    • Points that all have the same grid letter printed in the margin of the map
    • Points that are all the same colour, to show the difference between land and water
    • Points that are all the same distance from the nearest road or public footpath
    • Points that are all at the same height above sea level

20. In navigation, what is a 'catching feature'?

    • A rope that is used to catch a walker who slips on steep ground during the walk
    • A linear feature, such as a river or road, that stops overshooting
    • A piece of equipment that catches the compass if it falls off the navigator's pack
    • A type of cloud that warns the group that rain is about to arrive over the hills

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