Motorcycle · Riding gear
Which condition does the word hypothermia describe?
Correct answer: A body temperature that falls below normal.
Answer options
- AThe use of medicine to treat an illness
- BWind that is unusually strong or gusty
- CA body temperature that falls below normal Correct
Why
Hypothermia sets in when the body loses heat faster than it can make it and its core temperature sinks below normal, bringing shivering, poor concentration and slow reactions. On a motorcycle the risk is higher because moving air carries body heat away quickly, so wear warm layers and windproof gear in cold weather.
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Topic: Riding gear License: Motorcycle
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