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