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Mountain Skills Written Paper
Mountain Skills Test
Section A – Map Skills (Please refer to the attached map)
1. Name the contour features marked at the following locations:
A_____________ B____________ C_____________ D_________________
E_____________ F____________ G_____________.
2. Measure the distance from point HH to II __________________________
3. Calculate the time it takes to travel from point JJ to KK ______________
4. Calculate the time it takes to travel from point LL to MM _____________
5. At point N state whether the ground gets steeper as you go down or go up.
6. At point O state whether the ground gets steeper as you go down or up.
7. What is the GRID bearing from point JJ to KK _______________________
8. What is the MAGNETIC bearing from point MM to LL ________________
9. A grid reference for point LL _____________________________________
Section B – General Knowledge
1. What is a contour line? __________________________________________
2. What is an index contour line? ____________________________________
3. On a 1:50,000 Scale map, what distance apart are the contour lines _______
4. What symbol is used to show the following on a 1: 50,000 map
• A triangulation point ______________
• A spot height ____________________
• A car park ______________________
• A hostel ________________________
Section C – True of False
1. The MCI stands for The Mountaineering Council of Iceland? T / F
2. There are two mountain rescue teams which are based in Wicklow? T / F
3. The highest point in Ireland is Mount Errigal in Co.Donegal? T / F
4. There are no National Parks in Ireland? T / F
5. To contact mountain rescue in Ireland you can dial 112 or 999? T / F
6. Helicopters can fly in all types of weather? T / F
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