SAR Fundamentals/Day 3 start up/Content Review

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  1. On a topographic map, how would an impassible elevation change appear?


  2. What does it mean when contour lines get closer together




  3. Name 4 of the "umbles" that are warnings of possible hypothermia.


  4. What are the 3 system in the body affected by hypothermia?




  5. Typically how many people are lifting the stretcher during a carry operation?


  6. What is "continuity of evidence"?


  7. How far apart are UTM grid lines on a 1:50,000 map?


  8. How many digits of the abbreviated easting and northing do you give for a location on a topo map?




  9. On a map where 2 cm represents 1 km, what distance would 5 cm represent?


  10. What are the three norths on a topo map?


  11. Who is in charge during a search?


  12. Why are packs that have frames better as a ready pack?


  13. What is a reasonable size for a ready pack?




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