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