Question

Discuss with your partner the various hazard and risks that a mountaineer has to face in an expedition

Answer 1

Answer:

Mountain expedition is a very risky job. Many hazards are to be faced by the mountaineers during the process. some of them are:

Explanation:

1. High altitude pulmonary oedema. This is a health problem as the ability to breathe decreases as they reach heights of mountains.

2. High altitude cerebral oedema in which brain functioning decreases.

3. Hypothermia in which body temperature decreases.

Answer 2

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Various hazards and risks that a mountaineer has to face in expedition.

1) Face snowy and stormy wind (blizzard)

2) To keep safe from falling rocks, falling ice and boulders.

3) To protect from high altitude sickness.

4) To carry wounds caused due to sliding or falling down.

5) To avoid snow bite during stay or journey.

6) Unable to Keep in touch with base camp to gain help

7) Loose the right path and trap in unknown place.

8) Keep the body safe from insects, reptiles and other wild creatures.

9) Survive in insufficient or low oxygen area.

10) Tolerate hunger and remain thirsty in critical situations.

11) Sunburn

12) Dehydration

13) Co relation in using rope

14) Problem of companions’ injury

15) Tiredness