Across
- 2. The textile fibre obtained from sheep and other animals. It is generally an excellent insulator, even when wet.
- 4. A soft fluffy fibre which grows on a plant. Though an excellent fibre, it is a poor insulator, especially when wet.
- 7. Ties two ends of rope together neatly and strongly.
- 8. Very hard greyish-black stone which when struck produces sparks.
- 9. Titan who is chained and tortured by Zeus for stealing fire from heaven and giving it to humankind.
- 12. Used in the first step of building a good wood burning fire.
- 13. Either a noun or verb indicating a place where, or the action of, carrying goods between bodies of water is required
- 14. Fastens a rope to another object.
- 15. A form of bread that served as a staple in the diets of early settlers and fur traders.
- 17. Used to burn small logs and keep the fire going after it is started.
Down
- 1. An injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues.
- 3. Turning a representation of something so that it represents real life
- 5. A measure of energy released when your body digests and absorbs food.
- 6. When your body loses heat faster than it's produced using up stored energy, leading to lower body temperatures.
- 10. A very strong metal made mainly from iron, commonly used in tools.
- 11. Modern technical fabrics which draw moisture away from the body, reducing the likelihood of cold injuries.
- 15. An ancient and simple knot used to form a fixed loop at the end of a rope.
- 16. The line marking the highpoint of a tarp, determining which way water will run.