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About This Quiz
Out in the wild, even the easiest trail hike can quickly turn into a life-threatening situation. How much do you know about wilderness survival skills?
What's a great way to turn cotton balls into firestarters?
apply gasoline
apply petroleum jelly
apply sweat
What's the first thing you should do before you head off down a wilderness trail?
take more water than you think you need
pack an extra layer of clothing
tell someone where you are going
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If you find yourself in a survival situation, what's the very first action you should take?
think
secure shelter
find water
Why is cotton a terrible material to wear into the wilderness?
It gets abrasive when dirty.
It doesn't stay warm when wet.
It gets too hot.
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If you spot a maple tree in the wild, you can simply cut a hole into the tree and drink the sap that emerges.
true
false
If you are dying of thirst and only find mud, what gear can you use to obtain water?
sock
raincoat
sunglasses
Giardia is a result of which activity?
forgetting warm clothing
drinking unpurified water
careless fire creation
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In cold weather, what is the No. 1 killer of people who wander outdoors?
exposure
frostbite
wind chill
If you're stranded with a disabled vehicle, what's your first course of action?
begin looking for a river or creek
begin walking in the direction of the nearest town
stay with the vehicle
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Boiling water is a 100% effective way to make wilderness water safe to drink from pathogens.
true
false
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How can you turn raw acorns into an edible food source?
crush them and then eat them
soak them in water
heat them for several hours
How many fire-starting techniques should you take with you into the wild?
at least two
at least three
as many as possible
About how long can a human survive without being able to regulate body temperature?
three hours
three days
a week
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In order to completely kill waterborne pathogens, how long should you boil wilderness water?
about 3 minutes
about 6 minutes
about 10 minutes
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How does a crescent moon help you find which direction you're facing?
The top horn of the moon helps you find north.
The two horns of the moon help you find south.
Just follow the moon and you'll head east.
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What's one way to use a plastic bag to obtain water from a plant?
lay the bag under the leaves in the morning
place the bag over the plant and tightly seal it
pull the plant by its roots and place it upside down in the bag
As you are building a wilderness shelter, why should you keep widow makers in mind?
They can crush you.
They can poison you.
They can give you severe burns.
If you're carrying extra gear during a survival situation, what should you do with it?
just discard it
keep it
stash it in a safe place
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Why should you be wary of eating young cattail plants?
Young cattails taste terrible.
Young cattails naturally have a bit of toxicity.
Young cattails have a toxic imposter.
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