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How to survive a night in the wilderness - Test
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  • 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 minutes without air, 3 hours without shelter, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food
B) 3 matches, 3 knives, 3 blankets
C) 3 signals every 3 minutes
D) 3 bites of food every 3 hours
  • 3. Which of these is NOT a good source of drinking water in the wilderness?
A) Rainwater
B) Seawater
C) Spring water
D) Morning dew
  • 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) Birch bark
B) Green leaves
C) Wet wood
D) Snow
  • 7. What is tinder?
A) Large logs for a fire
B) A type of axe
C) Dry, easily combustible material
D) Waterproofing for a tent
  • 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) Four of anything
B) Two of anything
C) One of anything
D) Three of anything
  • 10. What is the purpose of a shelter?
A) Practicing carpentry
B) Attracting animals
C) Finding food
D) Protection from the elements
  • 11. What type of shelter is easiest to build with minimal tools?
A) Tipi
B) Cabin
C) Igloo
D) Lean-to
  • 12. How do you purify water in the wilderness?
A) Freezing
B) Adding sugar
C) Leaving it in the sun
D) Boiling
  • 13. What is the best way to signal for help?
A) Yelling constantly
B) Running randomly
C) Using a signal fire
D) Hiding
  • 14. What's the DANGER of eating wild berries you don't recognize?
A) Poisoning
B) Nutrient deficiency
C) Indigestion
D) Weight gain
  • 15. What is the most important tool to have in a survival situation?
A) Knife
B) Phone
C) Gun
D) GPS
  • 16. Which of these is NOT a sign of a potential poisonous plant?
A) Smooth, shiny leaves
B) Hairy stems
C) Milky sap
D) Clusters of white berries
  • 17. What should you do if bitten by a venomous snake?
A) Stay calm and seek medical attention
B) Try to suck out the venom
C) Apply a tourniquet
D) Run to get help
  • 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) Weight gain
B) Parasites and bacteria
C) It tastes bad
D) Too much protein
  • 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) Protective clothing and repellent
B) Wearing bright colors
C) Attracting them with sweet smells
D) Staying perfectly still
  • 22. What is a compass used for?
A) Fire starting
B) Shelter building
C) Navigation
D) Water purification
  • 23. How should you treat frostbite?
A) Gradually rewarm the affected area
B) Apply direct heat
C) Amputate the affected area
D) Rub the affected area vigorously
  • 24. Which natural material can be used as a decent form of sun protection?
A) Snow
B) Large leaves
C) Mud
D) Sand
  • 25. Why is it important to inform someone of your hiking plans?
A) To get permission to hike
B) To get a discount on hiking gear
C) So they know where to look for you if you're overdue
D) To brag about your adventure
  • 26. What is a good source of protein in the wilderness if you're unable to hunt?
A) Grass
B) Leaves
C) Insects
D) Mud
  • 27. What type of wood is BEST for creating a smoking fire for signaling?
A) Dry wood
B) Green wood
C) Petrified wood
D) Rotten wood
  • 28. How can you minimize the impact you have on the environment while surviving?
A) Kill all the animals
B) Take everything you find
C) Leave No Trace principles
D) Build large structures
  • 29. 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) Burying it in the ground
D) Leaving it in your tent
  • 30. If you find yourself near a flooded area, what is your BEST course of action?
A) Move to higher ground
B) Wait for the water to subside
C) Build a raft immediately
D) Try to swim across
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