Wilderness Survival Quiz

• Question 1 out of 13

  If you were suddenly forced to sleep in the woods overnight, where is the best spot to build a shelter?

  Right beside a body of water

  Underneath a cliff

  On a dry, flat surface

  Deep inside a cave

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• Question 2 out of 13

  Which of the following is generally NOT essential for hiking?

  Knife

  Whistle

  Water Bottle

  Ear Buds

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• Question 3 out of 13

  If you were stranded in the woods while temperatures plummet, which is the least effective method for keeping your body warm?

  Building a massive tee-pee

  Covering yourself with dirt

  Building a campfire

  Covering yourself with leaves

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• Question 4 out of 13

  Using light, what is the proper SOS signal?

  One short burst, one long burst, and one short burst

  Two short bursts, two long bursts, and two short bursts

  Three short bursts, three long bursts, and three short bursts

  Four short bursts, four long bursts. and four short bursts

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• Question 5 out of 13

  You climbed a mountain and want to eat. A squirrel sits nearby minding its own business. What should you do?

  Feed the squirrel your sandwich because he might be hungry

  Chase the squirrel away

  Leave the squirrel alone

  Put your sandwich in the knot of a tree so that the squirrel can eat it later

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• Question 6 out of 13

  You are hiking with a group and you spot a non-aggressive black bear on the trail ahead of you. Which is the best option?

  Stop and take a selfie then run like heck

  Remain in the group, respect its space, and back away slowly

  Be very quiet and pass the bear slowly

  Make eye contact then play dead

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• Question 7 out of 13

  Which one of these plants is not poisonous?

  Sumac Plant

  Sitting Nettle

  Giant Hogweed

  Trillium

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• Question 8 out of 13

  What is the universal wave used in emergencies?

  A one-handed wave

  A two-handed wave that looks like jumping jacks

  A single-handed fisted wave

  Two peace signs in the air

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• Question 9 out of 13

  Which method is helpful to deter bears from encroaching on your space?

  Keeping trash unsecured

  Hanging bird feeders on your front porch

  Leaving pet food outside

  Restricting pungent items like melon rinds from your compost pile

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• Question 10 out of 13

  Which is the worst fabric to wear when hiking in the Adirondacks?

  Cotton

  Wool

  Polyester

  Fleece

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• Question 11 out of 13

  What is the first thing you should do before hiking in the mountains?

  Research and plan your hike

  Buy a tent

  Gain extra weight in case you get lost

  Get hiking boots

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• Question 12 out of 13

  The acronym STOP, used by people who get lost, stands for what four words?

  Sing, Talk, Observe, Pray

  Sit, Think, Observe, Plan

  Shelter, Trust, Outdoors, Police

  Shelter, Think, Obstruct, Pursue

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• Question 13 out of 13

  Which of the following is NOT recommended on a wilderness hike?

  An emergency whistle

  Essential medications

  Moisture-wicking underclothes

  Flip flops

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