Wilderness Survival Quiz Question 1 out of 13If you were suddenly forced to sleep in the woods overnight, where is the best spot to build a shelter? Right beside a body of waterUnderneath a cliffOn a dry, flat surfaceDeep inside a caveYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 2 out of 13Which of the following is generally NOT essential for hiking? KnifeWhistleWater BottleEar BudsYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 3 out of 13If you were stranded in the woods while temperatures plummet, which is the least effective method for keeping your body warm? Building a massive tee-peeCovering yourself with dirtBuilding a campfireCovering yourself with leavesYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 4 out of 13Using light, what is the proper SOS signal? One short burst, one long burst, and one short burstTwo short bursts, two long bursts, and two short burstsThree short bursts, three long bursts, and three short burstsFour short bursts, four long bursts. and four short burstsYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 5 out of 13You 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 hungryChase the squirrel awayLeave the squirrel alonePut your sandwich in the knot of a tree so that the squirrel can eat it laterYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 6 out of 13You 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 heckRemain in the group, respect its space, and back away slowlyBe very quiet and pass the bear slowlyMake eye contact then play deadYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 7 out of 13Which one of these plants is not poisonous? Sumac PlantSitting NettleGiant HogweedTrilliumYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 8 out of 13What is the universal wave used in emergencies? A one-handed waveA two-handed wave that looks like jumping jacksA single-handed fisted waveTwo peace signs in the airYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 9 out of 13Which method is helpful to deter bears from encroaching on your space? Keeping trash unsecuredHanging bird feeders on your front porchLeaving pet food outsideRestricting pungent items like melon rinds from your compost pileYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 10 out of 13Which is the worst fabric to wear when hiking in the Adirondacks? CottonWoolPolyesterFleeceYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 11 out of 13What is the first thing you should do before hiking in the mountains? Research and plan your hikeBuy a tentGain extra weight in case you get lostGet hiking bootsYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 12 out of 13The acronym STOP, used by people who get lost, stands for what four words? Sing, Talk, Observe, PraySit, Think, Observe, PlanShelter, Trust, Outdoors, PoliceShelter, Think, Obstruct, PursueYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 13 out of 13Which of the following is NOT recommended on a wilderness hike? An emergency whistleEssential medicationsMoisture-wicking underclothesFlip flopsYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit Answer Share CommentsWrite a commentStart writing — we'll just need a name to post. Comments are reviewed before promotion.?Post CommentLoading comments...
