sac 5 Flashcards
define hypothermia
is a dangerous condition in which when the core body temperature drops below 35 degrees.
define biodiversity
the variety of all life forms, the genes they contain and the ecosystems of which they form apart.
define community
a group of independent plants and animals inhabiting the same region and the interacting with others.
4 types of heat loss
conduction
convection
evaporation
raditation
how is heat lost (heat types)
conduction- lost to physical object
convection- through the air
evaporation- through sweat
radiation- through another object
9 types of first aid for hypothermia
dont rub or massage them move them out of the cold hypothermia wrap dont give them alcohol dont leave them alone dont assume they are dead remove wet clothing try to warm them monitor breathing
the layering system
base layer- moisture management
middle layer- insulation layer
outer layer- shell protection
why is it important to have a good understanding of the environment? examples
so they can plan and have a safe and sustainable trip, so they prepare for varying conditions. access to medical help (safe), expected range of weather conditions (sustainable)