Balaclava (clothing)

High school (ages 12+)
Everyday Life

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/balaclava--clothing-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is a balaclava?A balaclava is a cozy cloth hat that covers most of the head and face, leaving the eyes open. It keeps you warm in cold weather.
2. Why did soldiers in the Crimean War start wearing balaclavas?The soldiers in the town of Balaclava were very cold. They knitted wool hoods to stay warm, and the name "balaclava" came from that town.

Thermal Insulation: The ability of a material to prevent heat from passing through it.
Wind Chill Factor: A measure of how cold the air feels to exposed skin due to the combined effect of temperature and wind speed.
Moisture-Wicking: The property of a fabric to draw moisture away from the skin and towards the outer surface.