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