Before Exercise, the Athlete Should Drink Approximately ____ Ounces of Fluid

question 31

Multiple Choice

Before exercise, the athlete should drink approximately ____ ounces of fluid (2 to 3 hours before activity begins) to avoid heat illness.

• A) 5 to 10
• B) 10 to 14
• C) 17 to 20
• D) 30 to 40

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Definitions:

Terrestrial Biomes

Large geographic regions defined by the dominant plant life and climate, including forests, deserts, grasslands, and tundra.

Mature Taiga

A biome characterized by dense forests of conifers in the northern regions that have reached a mature ecological stage with complex ecosystems.

Mature Tropical Rain Forest

A type of forest found in the tropics characterized by high levels of rainfall, biodiversity, and old, fully developed trees.

Low-pressure Air Mass

A region of the atmosphere where the air pressure is lower than surrounding areas, often resulting in cloudy weather and precipitation.