A) Bathing regularly.
B) Cleaning clothes.
C) Watering plants to grow food.
D) Prioritize essential hydration needs above all else.

A) Approximately 1 quart (1 liter)
B) Approximately 2 gallons (8 liters)
C) Approximately 1 pint (0.5 liters)
D) Approximately 1 gallon (4 liters)

A) Resting.
B) Eating moist foods.
C) Strenuous physical activity during the hottest part of the day.
D) Seeking shade.

A) Wear no clothing.
B) Wear dark, tight clothing.
C) Wrap yourself in plastic.
D) Wear loose, light-colored clothing.

A) Wait for it to rain.
B) Leave a bucket outside overnight.
C) Lick the dew off of leaves.
D) Tie absorbent cloth around your ankles and walk through grassy areas at dawn.

A) A porous clay pot.
B) A sealed, non-reactive container.
C) An open bucket.
D) A rusty metal can.

A) Alcohol is not palatable.
B) Alcohol makes you more alert.
C) Alcohol dehydrates the body.
D) Alcohol preserves water.

A) Purify it through boiling, filtration, or chemical treatment.
B) Add sugar to improve the taste.
C) Let it sit in the sun for a few hours.
D) Drink it immediately to stay hydrated.

A) Heat the water until it is warm.
B) Simmer the water for 5 minutes.
C) Boil the water for 10 seconds.
D) Bring the water to a rolling boil for at least 1 minute.

A) Sugar.
B) Salt.
C) Iodine tablets or bleach.
D) Vinegar.

A) Chew the tablets before swallowing with water.
B) Use as many tablets as possible for maximum purification.
C) Use half the recommended dose to conserve tablets.
D) Follow the instructions on the packaging carefully.

A) Layering sand, charcoal, and cloth in a container.
B) Using leaves.
C) Using a metal screen.
D) Using a sock.

A) Strong smell.
B) Bright colors.
C) High water content.
D) Thick bark.

A) Plants are difficult to digest.
B) All plants taste bad.
C) Some plants are poisonous and can cause dehydration or death.
D) Plants have no nutritional value.

A) Dry mouth.
B) Dark urine.
C) Dizziness.
D) Excessive sweating.

A) To avoid drinking water altogether.
B) To waste water freely.
C) To consciously limit and conserve water intake.
D) To drink as much water as possible.

A) Use it to wash your clothes.
B) Stir it up to mix the debris evenly.
C) Allow the debris to settle, then carefully pour off the clearer water.
D) Drink it immediately.

A) Filtering water.
B) Storing water.
C) Heating water.
D) Collecting water from condensation.

A) Inside a cave.
B) In a shady location.
C) On a rocky surface.
D) In a sunny location with moist soil.

A) The color of the water.
B) The potential for contamination.
C) The taste of the water.
D) The temperature of the water.

A) Rationing prevents water from going bad.
B) Rationing makes water taste better.
C) Clean water is unhealthy to drink in large quantities.
D) The supply is finite and needs to last as long as possible.

A) Drinking directly from the source.
B) Estimating based on thirst.
C) Ignoring water intake.
D) Using a marked container or water bladder.

A) Dried meat.
B) Nuts.
C) Dry crackers.
D) Fruits and vegetables.

A) They can exacerbate dehydration.
B) They are bad for your teeth.
C) They are difficult to carry.
D) They attract insects.

A) Upstream from any potential sources of contamination.
B) Downstream where it's easiest to access.
C) Where the water is stagnant.
D) In the middle of the stream.

A) Take frequent breaks and drink large amounts of water.
B) Avoid all tasks to conserve energy.
C) Rush through the task as quickly as possible.
D) Plan tasks carefully and efficiently to minimize exertion.

A) Cleaning hands and preparing food.
B) Washing clothes.
C) Bathing.
D) Washing equipment.

A) Saliva is irrelevant to hydration.
B) Stimulating saliva production can relieve dry mouth and reduce thirst.
C) Saliva provides nutrients.
D) Saliva dehydrates the body.

A) Spitting frequently.
B) Sucking on a small pebble.
C) Swallowing repeatedly.
D) Holding your breath.

A) As a very last resort, if life is in imminent danger, urine can be purified and consumed, but it's far from ideal due to waste products.
B) Use it for cleaning wounds.
C) Use it to boil food.
D) Drink it directly as a reliable source of hydration.