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