Wilderness Survival Quiz II

• Question 1 out of 15

  What should you and your fellow hikers avoid doing if lost in the woods?

  Hunkering down and staying put until found

  Getting oriented

  Seeking shade if hot

  Separating to increase the odds of being found

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• Question 2 out of 15

  Which of the following statements is NOT true about preparing for a hike?

  It’s good to know how to navigate direction based on the sun and North Star

  It’s important to register your hike

  Survival skills, such as knowing how to collect drinking water, are essential

  It is unnecessary to prepare because people who try to stay on the trails rarely get lost

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• Question 3 out of 15

  Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding creating a fire for survival?

  A smaller and manageable fire is best because it is easier to maintain and requires less energy

  A huge fire keeps you much warmer and is simple to maintain

  Start the fire in daylight when conditions are easiest

  Always follow safety rules to avoid a dangerous forest fire

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• Question 4 out of 15

  Which of the following should you avoid doing when lost?

  Marking your location

  Scouting your area

  Focusing more on building a big shelter than a bed

  Using your fire to send a distress signal

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• Question 5 out of 15

  Which is generally NOT a good idea to do if you run out of water?

  Drinking from a still stream

  Drinking from a running stream

  Purifying water by boiling it or by placing a clear plastic water bottle in direct sunlight for six hours to help kill organisms

  Collecting rainwater

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• Question 6 out of 15

  Which of the following berries is dangerous to consume?

  Wild strawberries

  Wild blueberries

  Cloudberries

  Holly berries

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• Question 7 out of 15

  If bitten by a snake, which action should you take besides calling 911?

  Immediately remove the venom then flush with lots of clean water

  Drink alcohol to numb the pain and pour some on the wound to cleanse

  Get someone to follow and capture a photo of the snake to report what kind of snake bit you

  Remove jewelry and tight clothes, then position yourself with the bite at or below the level of your heart

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• Question 8 out of 15

  If you fall into ice cold water, which is NOT a symptom of hypothermia?

  High energy level

  Shivering

  Shallow breathing

  Dizziness

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• Question 9 out of 15

  You can stay warmer in the woods by doing which of the following?

  Layering clothes

  Emptying your bladder

  Huddling together

  All of the above

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• Question 10 out of 15

  In very hot weather, what is a main priority?

  Resting to conserve energy

  Practicing relaxation techniques

  Finding uncontaminated drinking water

  Finding food sources

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• Question 11 out of 15

  If a tree or rock is covered in moss, it will be thickest on which side?

  North

  South

  East

  West

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• Question 12 out of 15

  Which two things can produce a thick smoke to send a smoke signal?

  Birch bark and twigs

  Oak trees and pinecones

  Pine and Spruce leaves

  Dry timber and brown leaves

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• Question 13 out of 15

  Which of the following is essential to building a decent shelter outdoors?

  Building it on damp ground

  Building it on the top of hill

  Building it at the bottom of a Narrow Valley

  Building it on level land

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• Question 14 out of 15

  A cocoon shelter, or temporary natural sleeping bag to keep you warm, is optimal at what height?

  Two to three feet high

  Five to Six feet high

  Ten feet high

  Underground

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• Question 15 out of 15

  Bringing dogs on hikes can be dangerous for what reasons?

  Dogs cannot tell you when they are tired

  Like people, dogs can injure themselves – especially if not conditioned for climbs

  Dogs cannot tell you when they are thirsty

  All of the above

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