Q4: Hiking and Trekking Flashcards
An activity that involves walking, hiking, backpacking, and climbing mountains.
mountaineering
It is an outdoor activity of walking in natural environments often on pre-chartered paths.
hiking
A long journey on non-designated paths which could last several days and could be challenging.
trekking
True or False
Trekking has fewer environmental impacts than hiking.
False
True or False
Hiking is usually done in mountainous areas.
False
It is usually done in beautiful natural environments, nature trails, hills. In areas where there is no means of transportation and areas of great natural beauty.
hiking
True or False
Hiking equipment includes camping gear and boots.
False
True or False
It is better not to bring gears in mountaineering for it will only add up to the load/weight of your backpack.
False
True or False
It would be best if you bring multipurpose tools in the mountain to lessen the load in your backpack.
True
True or False
Hiking and trekking are different.
True
True or False
Trekking is also known as backpacking.
True
True or False
Hiking is also known as tramping in Australia.
False
in New Zealand
True or False
Hiking is also known as bush-walking in Nepal.
False
in Australia
