How to survive a night in the wilderness
  • 1. What is the FIRST priority when lost in the wilderness?
A) Building a shelter
B) Staying calm
C) Starting a fire
D) Finding food
  • 2. What is the 'Rule of Threes' in wilderness survival?
A) 3 bites of food every 3 hours
B) 3 matches, 3 knives, 3 blankets
C) 3 signals every 3 minutes
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) Rainwater
B) Spring water
C) Seawater
D) Morning dew
  • 4. What is hypothermia?
A) Severe dehydration
B) Allergic reaction
C) Dangerously low body temperature
D) Dangerously high body temperature
  • 5. How can you prevent hypothermia?
A) Stay wet and cool
B) Eat a lot of sugar
C) Stay dry and insulated
D) Run around in circles
  • 6. What is the best material for starting a fire in wet conditions?
A) Birch bark
B) Green leaves
C) Snow
D) Wet wood
  • 7. What is tinder?
A) Waterproofing for a tent
B) Dry, easily combustible material
C) Large logs for a fire
D) A type of axe
  • 8. Which direction should you NOT travel if trying to reach civilization in the Northern Hemisphere?
A) North
B) East
C) South
D) West
  • 9. What is the universal distress signal?
A) One of anything
B) Two of anything
C) Four of anything
D) Three of anything
  • 10. What is the purpose of a shelter?
A) Attracting animals
B) Protection from the elements
C) Finding food
D) Practicing carpentry
  • 11. What type of shelter is easiest to build with minimal tools?
A) Cabin
B) Tipi
C) Igloo
D) Lean-to
  • 12. How do you purify water in the wilderness?
A) Leaving it in the sun
B) Boiling
C) Adding sugar
D) Freezing
  • 13. What is the best way to signal for help?
A) Hiding
B) Running randomly
C) Yelling constantly
D) Using a signal fire
  • 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) Gun
B) Phone
C) GPS
D) Knife
  • 16. Which of these is NOT a sign of a potential poisonous plant?
A) Hairy stems
B) Smooth, shiny leaves
C) Clusters of white berries
D) Milky sap
  • 17. What should you do if bitten by a venomous snake?
A) Try to suck out the venom
B) Apply a tourniquet
C) Stay calm and seek medical attention
D) Run to get help
  • 18. How can you estimate the time of day without a watch?
A) Listening to birds
B) Counting breaths
C) Using the sun's position
D) Guessing
  • 19. What is the primary risk associated with eating raw meat?
A) Weight gain
B) It tastes bad
C) Parasites and bacteria
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) Feed the animals
D) Store food properly
  • 21. What is the best defense against insect bites?
A) Protective clothing and repellent
B) Staying perfectly still
C) Attracting them with sweet smells
D) Wearing bright colors
  • 22. What is a compass used for?
A) Water purification
B) Fire starting
C) Shelter building
D) Navigation
  • 23. How should you treat frostbite?
A) Gradually rewarm the affected area
B) Apply direct heat
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) Mud
C) Snow
D) Sand
  • 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 good source of protein in the wilderness if you're unable to hunt?
A) Leaves
B) Insects
C) Mud
D) Grass
  • 27. What type of wood is BEST for creating a smoking fire for signaling?
A) Rotten wood
B) Green wood
C) Petrified wood
D) Dry wood
  • 28. How can you minimize the impact you have on the environment while surviving?
A) Build large structures
B) Take everything you find
C) Leave No Trace principles
D) Kill all the animals
  • 29. What is the best way to store food to prevent attracting animals?
A) Hanging it from a tree
B) Leaving it in your tent
C) Burying it in the ground
D) Spreading it around your campsite
  • 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) Move to higher ground
D) Try to swim across
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