Stem 16 Climatic Conditions and Sports Participation

Which of the following is NOT a method of temperature regulation in the human body?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Perspiration

• Acclimatisation

What are some of the climatic conditions that can affect sports participation?

• Temperature, humidity, wind

• Altitude, pollution, snow

• Rain, altitude, pollution

• All of the above

What should athletes evaluate to support the body's temperature regulation mechanisms?

• Strategies for fluid intake

• Strategies for acclimatisation

• Strategies for nutrition

• Strategies for rest and recovery

Why is it important to analyse the impact of climatic conditions on sports participation?

• To improve performance

• To ensure safety

• To select appropriate equipment

• To schedule events

What is the human body’s normal core temperature?

• 98.6°F (37°C)

• 100.4°F (38°C)

• 95°F (35°C)

• 102.2°F (39°C)

What term describes the process where sweat is removed from the skin, thus cooling the body?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

• Conduction

Which term refers to the gain of heat from and the loss of heat to the atmosphere?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

• Conduction

What is the term for the transfer of heat through skin contact with an object of a different temperature?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

• Conduction

Which term refers to the effect of moving currents of air?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

• Conduction

According to the diagram, which process is not a method of heat gain for the body?

• Solar radiation

• Convection

• Ambient temperature and humidity

• Contracting muscle