Survival IQ Test

If you do not have a compass, you can use these three things to help you find direction?

• Sun, Moon and Stars
• Shadows, Trees, Animals
• Sun, Moon and Water
• Moon, Stars and Shadows

In a survival situation, which one of these is the correct representation of the "Rule of 3"?

• 3 minutes without hope, 3 hrs without air, and 3 weeks without water.
• 3 days without hope, 3 hours without shelter and 3 minutes  without food.
• 3 seconds without hope, 3 minutes without air and 3 days without shelter.
• 3 minutes without air, 3 days without water and 3 weeks without food.

What reason would a person build 3 separate fires in a survival situation?

• Dry your clothes faster.
• International signal for help.
• Provide more light.
• Helps keep bugs away.

The most important purpose of a shelter is to provide _________.

• protection from the weather
• comfort
• protection from insects
• a place to sleep

___________ is the worst thing you can do in a survival situation.

• Cry
• Sit down and have a drink of water.
• Panic
• Use your survival knowledge.

In this extreme cold situation, how would you prioritize survival?

• Water, Food, Fire
• Fire, Shelter, Food
• Water, Survival Kit, Shelter
• Shelter, Fire, Snowcone

What are the greatest benefits of having a fire in a survival situation?

• Drying clothes, making tools and providing charcoal
• Warmth, protection from animals and insects
• Psychological hope, cooking food and purifying water
• Signal, sterilize tools and heat

Which of these is the least effective way of signaling for help?

• Mirror
• Whistle
• Yelling for Help
• Fire / Smoke

The most likely causes of  survival situations are ______________.

• the lack of being prepared.
• accidents, unforeseen weather or getting lost
• traveling in different parts of the country
• going hunting or fishing

What is the MOST CERTAIN way to make sure suspect water is pure and safely disinfected? 

• Cool it down (ex. use snow/ice)
• Filtration
• Mix with pine needles
• Boiling