Wilderness Survival Quiz II Question 1 out of 15What should you and your fellow hikers avoid doing if lost in the woods? Hunkering down and staying put until foundGetting orientedSeeking shade if hotSeparating to increase the odds of being foundYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 2 out of 15Which 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 StarIt’s important to register your hikeSurvival skills, such as knowing how to collect drinking water, are essentialIt is unnecessary to prepare because people who try to stay on the trails rarely get lostYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 3 out of 15Which 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 energyA huge fire keeps you much warmer and is simple to maintainStart the fire in daylight when conditions are easiestAlways follow safety rules to avoid a dangerous forest fireYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 4 out of 15Which of the following should you avoid doing when lost? Marking your locationScouting your areaFocusing more on building a big shelter than a bedUsing your fire to send a distress signalYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 5 out of 15Which is generally NOT a good idea to do if you run out of water? Drinking from a still streamDrinking from a running streamPurifying water by boiling it or by placing a clear plastic water bottle in direct sunlight for six hours to help kill organismsCollecting rainwaterYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 6 out of 15Which of the following berries is dangerous to consume? Wild strawberriesWild blueberriesCloudberriesHolly berriesYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 7 out of 15If bitten by a snake, which action should you take besides calling 911? Immediately remove the venom then flush with lots of clean waterDrink alcohol to numb the pain and pour some on the wound to cleanseGet someone to follow and capture a photo of the snake to report what kind of snake bit youRemove jewelry and tight clothes, then position yourself with the bite at or below the level of your heartYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 8 out of 15If you fall into ice cold water, which is NOT a symptom of hypothermia? High energy levelShiveringShallow breathingDizzinessYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 9 out of 15You can stay warmer in the woods by doing which of the following? Layering clothesEmptying your bladderHuddling togetherAll of the aboveYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 10 out of 15In very hot weather, what is a main priority? Resting to conserve energyPracticing relaxation techniquesFinding uncontaminated drinking waterFinding food sourcesYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 11 out of 15If a tree or rock is covered in moss, it will be thickest on which side? NorthSouthEastWestYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 12 out of 15Which two things can produce a thick smoke to send a smoke signal? Birch bark and twigsOak trees and pineconesPine and Spruce leavesDry timber and brown leavesYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 13 out of 15Which of the following is essential to building a decent shelter outdoors? Building it on damp groundBuilding it on the top of hillBuilding it at the bottom of a Narrow ValleyBuilding it on level landYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 14 out of 15A cocoon shelter, or temporary natural sleeping bag to keep you warm, is optimal at what height? Two to three feet highFive to Six feet highTen feet highUndergroundYou must select an answer before proceeding to the next question.Submit AnswerQuestion 15 out of 15Bringing dogs on hikes can be dangerous for what reasons? Dogs cannot tell you when they are tiredLike people, dogs can injure themselves – especially if not conditioned for climbsDogs cannot tell you when they are thirstyAll of the aboveYou 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...
