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