Rock climbing

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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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/rock-climbing

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 the primary disciplines?Sport climbing, traditional climbing, bouldering, aid climbing, speed climbing, and combined events
2. What is the risk management?Relies on a combination of specialized equipment, technical skills, and informed decision-making
3. Why do people climb rocks?People climb rocks for fun, to challenge themselves, and to enjoy nature. It started as a way to find food and safety, then became a sport.
4. How do climbers stay safe?Climbers use ropes, harnesses, helmets, and special gear like carabiners and quickdraws. A trained belayer holds the rope to stop falls.

Trad Climbing: Ascending routes by placing removable protection devices into rock features.
Sport Climbing: Ascending routes with pre-placed permanent bolts for protection, focusing on physical difficulty.
Carabiner: A metal loop with a sprung gate, used to connect climbing equipment.
Belay Device: A mechanical friction device used to control the rope during climbing and belaying.