How to survive a night in the wilderness
  • 1. What is the FIRST priority when lost in the wilderness?
A) Staying calm
B) Building a shelter
C) Finding food
D) Starting a fire
  • 2. What is the 'Rule of Threes' in wilderness survival?
A) 3 signals every 3 minutes
B) 3 minutes without air, 3 hours without shelter, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food
C) 3 bites of food every 3 hours
D) 3 matches, 3 knives, 3 blankets
  • 3. Which of these is NOT a good source of drinking water in the wilderness?
A) Rainwater
B) Seawater
C) Spring water
D) Morning dew
  • 4. What is hypothermia?
A) Allergic reaction
B) Dangerously high body temperature
C) Severe dehydration
D) Dangerously low body temperature
  • 5. How can you prevent hypothermia?
A) Stay wet and cool
B) Run around in circles
C) Eat a lot of sugar
D) Stay dry and insulated
  • 6. What is the best material for starting a fire in wet conditions?
A) Snow
B) Birch bark
C) Wet wood
D) Green leaves
  • 7. What is tinder?
A) A type of axe
B) Waterproofing for a tent
C) Large logs for a fire
D) Dry, easily combustible material
  • 8. Which direction should you NOT travel if trying to reach civilization in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) West
B) South
C) East
D) North
  • 9. What is the universal distress signal?
A) One of anything
B) Two of anything
C) Three of anything
D) Four of anything
  • 10. What is the purpose of a shelter?
A) Finding food
B) Attracting animals
C) Practicing carpentry
D) Protection from the elements
  • 11. What type of shelter is easiest to build with minimal tools?
A) Tipi
B) Cabin
C) Lean-to
D) Igloo
  • 12. How do you purify water in the wilderness?
A) Boiling
B) Leaving it in the sun
C) Freezing
D) Adding sugar
  • 13. What is the best way to signal for help?
A) Yelling constantly
B) Hiding
C) Running randomly
D) Using a signal fire
  • 14. What's the DANGER of eating wild berries you don't recognize?
A) Weight gain
B) Nutrient deficiency
C) Indigestion
D) Poisoning
  • 15. What is the most important tool to have in a survival situation?
A) Knife
B) Phone
C) GPS
D) Gun
  • 16. Which of these is NOT a sign of a potential poisonous plant?
A) Smooth, shiny leaves
B) Milky sap
C) Hairy stems
D) Clusters of white berries
  • 17. What should you do if bitten by a venomous snake?
A) Apply a tourniquet
B) Run to get help
C) Try to suck out the venom
D) Stay calm and seek medical attention
  • 18. How can you estimate the time of day without a watch?
A) Counting breaths
B) Listening to birds
C) Guessing
D) Using the sun's position
  • 19. What is the primary risk associated with eating raw meat?
A) Parasites and bacteria
B) Weight gain
C) Too much protein
D) It tastes bad
  • 20. What's a good way to keep animals away from your camp?
A) Leave food out in the open
B) Feed the animals
C) Yell at them
D) Store food properly
  • 21. What is the best defense against insect bites?
A) Attracting them with sweet smells
B) Wearing bright colors
C) Protective clothing and repellent
D) Staying perfectly still
  • 22. What is a compass used for?
A) Shelter building
B) Fire starting
C) Navigation
D) Water purification
  • 23. How should you treat frostbite?
A) Gradually rewarm the affected area
B) Rub the affected area vigorously
C) Amputate the affected area
D) Apply direct heat
  • 24. Which natural material can be used as a decent form of sun protection?
A) Large leaves
B) Mud
C) Sand
D) Snow
  • 25. Why is it important to inform someone of your hiking plans?
A) To brag about your adventure
B) To get permission to hike
C) So they know where to look for you if you're overdue
D) To get a discount on hiking gear
  • 26. What is a good source of protein in the wilderness if you're unable to hunt?
A) Insects
B) Mud
C) Leaves
D) Grass
  • 27. What type of wood is BEST for creating a smoking fire for signaling?
A) Dry wood
B) Petrified wood
C) Rotten wood
D) Green wood
  • 28. How can you minimize the impact you have on the environment while surviving?
A) Leave No Trace principles
B) Build large structures
C) Take everything you find
D) Kill all the animals
  • 29. What is the best way to store food to prevent attracting animals?
A) Leaving it in your tent
B) Burying it in the ground
C) Spreading it around your campsite
D) Hanging it from a tree
  • 30. If you find yourself near a flooded area, what is your BEST course of action?
A) Move to higher ground
B) Wait for the water to subside
C) Try to swim across
D) Build a raft immediately
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