2nd sem 3rd quarter Hope 4 Mountaineering
Mountaineering
SEATWORK # 1 2ND SEMESTER
answer in a yellow pad sheet of paper
COPY AND ANSWER
Multiple Choice:
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. The first Filipino who climbed or summited Mt. Everest.
A. Dale Abenojar
B. Romeo Garduce
C. Leo Oracion
2. The highest mountain in the Philippines.
A. Mt. Makulot
B. Mt. Makiling
C. Mt. Apo
3. The first Filipina who conquered the peak of Mt. Everest.
A. Carina Dayondon
B. Noelle Wenceslao
C. Janet Belarmino
4. The mountain that you can see in the provinces of Pampanga, Zambales and Tarlac.
A. Mt. Katinglad
B. Mt. Batulao
C. Mt. Pinatubo
5. The mountain in Luzon that is known for its sea of clouds.
A. Mt. Pulag
B. Mt. Halcon
C. Mt. Ragang
6. The earth’s highest mountain above sea level.
A. Mt. Cho Oyu
B. Mt. Everest
C. Mt. Makalu
7. The mountain that is prominently known because of its knife-edge shape peak.
A. Mt. Guiting-Guiting
B. Mt. Halcon
C. Mt. Mayon
8. The side of Mt. Everest that was climbed or summited by Romeo Garduce.
A. Tibet
B. South Col-Nepal
C. North Col -Nepal
9. The last Filipino who climbed or summited Mt. Everest in May, 2007.
A. Erwin Emata
B. Pablo Regidor
C. Carina Dayondon
10.Another term for mountain climbing.
A. Alpinism
B. Outdoor Sports
C. Hiking
Recreation are activities that varies in each individual.
This is something that a person enjoys doing during his leisure time, and it could be indoor or outdoor activities. Recreational activities do not only give joy to an individual.
This is also beneficial to develop the different dimensions of wellness such as physical, emotional, social, and mental.
ACTIVITY #1 for 2nd SEMESTER
answer in a yellow pad sheet of paper
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1. Make an ESSAY of your recreation experience, then make a 20 to 30 sentences relating your experience to the lesson MOUNTAINEERING
2. Think Ink: Write your ideas and thoughts on the different concepts in mountaineering.
A. Camping
B. Trekking
After completing the lessons in this module, you will be able to:
1. Identify the different mountaineering sites in the Philippines;
2. enumerate the first Filipinos who conquered Mt. Everest; and
3. showcase the creativity of learners.
What is Mountaineering?
Britannica (Smith etal) defines mountaineering or mountain climbing as a "sport in attaining or attempting to get high points in mountain regions, mainly for the pleasure of the climb.
Mountaineering differs from the outdoor sports in that nature alone provides the field of action and just all about the challenges of the participant."
In European context, mountaineering is often referred to as ALPINISM which means climbing with difficulty, such as the Alps. It is more challenging for of hiking where one must use technical equipment to reach higher altitudes.
Enthusiasts see this as a sport, a profession, or a recreation as is challenges one's determination, capacity, and skills.
There are basic forms of climbing depending on the track condition, namely: rock climbing, where it involves slopes and avalanches; snow and ice climbing; and mixed climbing combining rocky and ice routes.
Locally, mountaineering is hiking or trekking to a specific outdoor destination, may it be the peak of maintain or a waterfall found in the forest. The Philippines is bestowed with mountain and hills found every region of the country.
Each mountain or hill carries its own characteristics and level of difficulty. Climbing mountains and reaching the peaks do not just entail a simple walk, but they also encompass a wide range of outdoor skills.
Skill like hiking, trekking, camping and orienteering.
What is Mountaineering?
Also known as Alpinism, it is the sport of climbing a mountain.
It may involve using technical equipment and combining a series of related skills like climbing.
What is the purpose of mountaineering?
Mountaineering is the act of trekking and climbing mountains to see the peak and appreciate the panoramic view.
The sport of mountaineering aims to climb the peak of a mountain.
What are the benefits of mountaineering?
There are numerous benefits to mountaineering.
The most obvious benefits are improving both your physical fitness and cardiovascular fitness levels as well as reducing body fat through aerobic exercise.
It also develops appreciation and respect to environment.
Mountaineering Sites in the Philippines
MT. PULAG
Difficulty 3 mild trail requiring less 2 hours but parts exceeding class 3 or 2-5 hours length but not exceeding class 2 (same Mt Batulao, Anawangin Cove)
o Elevation: 2,922 m
o Location: Luzon
o Region: Benguet
o Mountain range: Cordillera Central
A walk in the clouds" Mount Pulag borders the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya.
It is the Philippines’ third highest mountain and Luzon’s highest peak.
The mountain hosts more than five hundred plant species.
The dwarf bamboo, for instance, is endemic to the mountain.
It also houses several endangered species of mammals. Mount Pulag is definitely a haven for nature lovers. Reference HOPE 1 2nd sem
Mount Pulag is famous for its "sea of clouds" and its exceptional view of the Milky Way Galaxy at dawn, which has attracted many tourists who wish to see the "other-worldly" scenery. Reference wikipedia
It is second-most prominent mountain in the Philippines. Located on the triple border of the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya, the borders meet at the mountain's peak. Mount Pulag is third highest next to Mount Apo and Mount Dulang-dulang. Reference wikipedia
MT. APO
o Elevation: 2,954 m
o Location: Davao City; Digos; Kidapawan (Mindanao)
o Region: Cotabato, Davao del Sur
Apo Volcano Apo volcano is the highest mountain in the Philippines, and its name means "Master" or "Grandfather".
There are no known historic eruptions, but the volcano is considered still active.
Mount Apo is the highest mountain peak in the Philippines, with an elevation of 2,954 meters (9,692 ft) above sea level.
A large solfataric, dormant stratovolcano, it is part of the Apo-Talomo Mountain Range of Mindanao island.
MT. PINATUBO
o Elevation: 1,486 m
o Volcanic arc/belt: Luzon Volcanic Arc
o Location: Luzon
o Provinces: Pampanga, Zambales, Tarlac
o Regions: Pampanga, Tarlac, Zambales
Mount Pinatubo is an active stratovolcano in the Zambales Mountains in Luzon in the Philippines. Located on the tripoint of Zambales, Tarlac and Pampanga provinces, most people were unaware of its eruptive history before the pre-eruption volcanic activity in early 1991. Dense forests, which supported a population of several thousand indigenous Aetas, heavily eroded and obscured Pinatubo.
Mt. Pinatubo Pinatubo volcano exploded spectacularly on 15 June 1991.
The Pinatubo eruption on 15 June 1991 was the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
Pinatubo is a complex of lava domes located 100 km NW of Manila city, Luzon Island, Philippines. Prior to the eruption, Pinatubo was a little known volcano and it had been dormant for 400 years.
There were no known historic eruptions. Before the eruption in 1991 Pinatubo was 1745 m high (ca. 250 m more than now), and was only 200 m higher than the nearby peaks, which are remnants of older volcanic edifices of Mt Pinatubo and hid it from views from distance.
Pinatubo mostly noted for a failed geothermal development project.
- Base layer (underwear layer): wicks sweat off your skin.
- Middle layer (insulating layer): retains body heat to protect you from the cold.
- Outer layer (shell layer): shields you from wind and rain.
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