9781422287842

Words to Understand dehydration: A dangerous condition where your body doesn’t have enough water. hypothermia: Another dangerous condition, this one caused by body temperatures dropping too low. trench foot: A painful condition caused by the feet being wet too long that causes the skin to turn black and die. frostbite: Injury caused by extreme cold; the nose, fingers, and toes are the parts of the body most likely to be frostbitten. insulation: Material that prevents the loss of heat. flexible: Easily bendable. balaclava: A close-fitting hat that covers the whole head and neck except for parts of the face, usually made of wool.