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Two of the twelve climbers suffered _____ sickness and had to
abandon their climb and head back to base. |
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(A) |
altitude |
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(B) |
attitude |
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(C) |
magnitude |
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(D) |
multitude |
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Ski lodges usually _____ avalanches under controlled
circumstances to make the mountain safer for skiers. |
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(A) |
blast |
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(B) |
launch |
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(C) |
commence |
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(D) |
trigger |
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The climbers finally managed to maneuver the treacherous ______
to reach the peak. |
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(A) |
ramp |
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(B) |
incline |
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(C) |
slope |
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(D) |
angle |
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During abseiling, a tree or a large ______ is usually used as
the anchor to hold the climber steady. |
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(A) |
pillar |
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(B) |
pebble |
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(C) |
boulder |
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(D) |
stone |
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Experienced climbers can ______ to the extreme conditions near
the peak of a mountain better than first-time climbers. |
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acclimatize |
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(B) |
accustom |
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(C) |
acquaint |
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(D) |
change |
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Despite having hiked across this area many times before, Tyler
knows better than to underestimate the ______ that are lurking
at every corner. |
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(A) |
menace |
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(B) |
risks |
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(C) |
dangers |
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(D) |
problems |
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When we ______ from outdoor activities, we lose precious water
and minerals that require replenishing. |
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(A) |
secrete |
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(B) |
perspire |
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(C) |
exude |
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(D) |
swelter |
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8. |
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Austin almost suffered a heat _______ as he wasn't drinking
enough water during the trip across the savannah. |
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(A) |
blow |
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(B) |
stroke |
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(C) |
wave |
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(D) |
surge |
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The girl was fished out of the ______ pond just in time; any
longer and she would have suffered from hypothermia. |
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(A) |
glacial |
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(B) |
arctic |
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(C) |
wintry |
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icy |
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Chase and his father watched as the bears stood on the river
bank and feasted on the ______ salmon. |
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(A) |
spawning |
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(B) |
laying |
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(C) |
hatching |
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(D) |
reproducing |
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