Rock Climbing Master Quiz

Question 1

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What is the main piece of equipment used in rock climbing?

Harness

Helmet

Chalk bag

Answer

Climbing shoes

Question 2

2/11

What does the term 'belay' mean in rock climbing?

To secure a climber's safety rope

Answer

To tie ropes together

Answer

To rest at a safe spot

Answer

To climb without ropes

Question 3

3/11

What is the name for a move where a climber jumps from one hold to another?

Jumpstart

Dyno

Air Grab

Answer

Leap of Faith

Question 4

4/11

What is the maximum grade for easy rock climbing routes?

5.5

5.11

V3

7a

Answer

Bouldering

Answer

Sport Climbing

Answer

Traditional Climbing

Answer

Free Climb

Answer

Bouldering

Answer

Speed Climbing

Answer

Smith Rock

Answer

Red River Gorge

Answer

United International Adventure Association

Answer

Ultimate Ice and Alpinism Association

Answer

Universal Indoor Adventure Association

Answer

Tommy Caldwell

Answer

Chris Sharma

Answer

Rock Carving

Answer

Wall Building

Answer

Hold Designing

Question 5

5/11

Which type of climbing involves scaling vertical ice formations?

Ice Climbing

Question 6

6/11

What is the term for climbing without any protective equipment or ropes?

Solo Climbing

Question 7

7/11

Which famous rock climbing destination is located in California's Yosemite National Park?

El Capitan

Squamish

Question 8

8/11

What does the acronym 'UIAA' stand for in the climbing world?

Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme

Question 9

9/11

Which famous rock climber is known for his impressive solo ascents without ropes?

Alex Honnold

Lynn Hill

Question 10

10/11

What is the term for the process of creating hand and footholds on a rock face for climbing?

Route Setting

Question 11

11/11

Which climbing technique involves utilizing the friction between the climbing shoe rubber and the rock?

Edging

Smearing

Campusing

Flagging