Can you survive the wilderness?

Estimated Completion Time
2 min
Can you survive the wilderness?
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About This Quiz

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Are you ready to put your survival skills to the test? In this exciting can you survive quiz, you'll be faced with different wilderness scenarios to see if you have what it takes to make it out alive. From icy cold conditions to scorching deserts, each challenge will push you to your limits. Do you have what it takes to survive?

Sharpen your instincts and get ready to tackle the great outdoors in this thrilling quiz by Sharita Sykes. With just 2 minutes on the clock, you'll need to think fast and make smart decisions to navigate through each survival scenario. Are you up for the challenge?

Whether you're a seasoned outdoorsman or just looking for a fun challenge, this quiz is sure to test your wilderness knowledge. So gear up, get ready to explore, and see if you have what it takes to conquer the wild. Take on the world and prove that you can survive anything that comes your way!

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Squamish, BC, Canada - March 23, 2022: A woman places logs onto a lean-to survival shelter in a temperate rainforest on March 23, 2022.
A lean-to is a classic shelter used by survivalists in forested areas such as those in The Pacific Northwest and British Columbia's Coast Mountains.
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What's the most important survival tool for a novice in a jungle scenario?
machete
water filter
fire starter
What's the easiest way to catch fish in a survival skills situation?
bare hands
spear fishing
traps and snares
What unlikely object can you make fire from?
ice
water
rocks

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Which of the following can kill you?
frostbite
sun burn
hypothermia
What should you NOT drink if you're dehydrated?
soda
Gatorade
salt water
What's the emergency smoke signal to send if you're in trouble?
bursts of three quick puffs
long puff, short puff, long puff
three long puffs

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In a survival scenario, you should avoid eating insects that ____.
have a hard shell
are brightly colored or pungent
have stingers
How long can a healthy human go without food as long as they have water?
three days
four weeks
eight weeks
If you're going to carry two of anything, which of these would be best?
an extra flashlight
an extra blanket
an extra compass

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John Rambo popularized what survival tool in the film "First Blood"?
survival knife
blow gun
space blanket
How many days can the human body live without water?
eight days
three days
14 days
What internal temperature is required to break down bacteria cells in meat?
250 degrees (121 degrees Celsius)
150 degrees (66 degrees Celsius)
325 degrees (163 degrees Celsius)

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Making a blade can be essential in survival. Which of the following is an essential tool to make a blade?
rocks
branches
fire
You'll need to attach your emergency blade to some kind of handle. Which of these makes the best emergency rope?
a vine
the tendon of an animal
plant fiber from the inner bark of a tree
To avoid hypothermia, which of the following is a great way to generate heat?
Drink sweet liquids.
Wear tight clothing.
Run a few miles.

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When finding shelter, which of the following should you avoid?
dead trees
dry river beds
Both are hazardous and should be avoided.
If your feet stay wet for a prolonged period, you can develop immersion foot or:
athlete's foot
trench foot
diabetic foot
When searching for edible plants, avoid:
shiny leaves
plants with umbrella shaped flowers
plants with thorns
all of the above

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What color flare should you signal to indicate an emergency?
white
red
either
What everyday object is used to signal for help in emergency situations?
toothbrush
belt
mirror