Can You Survive in the Wilderness? (based on HowStuffWorks)

What's the single most important thing you need to survive in the wild?

• food

• water

• warmth

• pretzels

What do lush vegetation and swarming insects often indicate?

• dead animals

• water

• fertile soil

• free tickets to Hamilton

Why should you melt snow or ice before drinking it?

• to avoid cutting your mouth on sharp ice

• to avoid brain freeze

• to avoid dehydration

• to avoid long lines at the drinking fountain

If you're facing the sun at noon in the Northern Hemisphere, walking toward it will take you in what direction?

• north

• south

• east

• west

Which of the following does not provide clues to help orient you toward true north?

• moss

• anthills

• windspeed

• GPS on a smartphone with cell service

How do you know when the bright side of the moon is in the west?

• when the moon is full

• when the moon rises before sunset

• when the moon rises after midnight

• when the cow jumps over the moon

Why should you try to avoid sleeping directly on the ground?

• to avoid bugs

• to eliminate the risk of contracting disease

• to keep from losing body heat

• to keep Mattress Firm from putting a new store on the spot

It's a good idea to build a shelter near what?

• a water source

• cliffs

• dry river beds

• neighbors who borrow your tools and never return them

If you're looking for insects to eat, which ones should you avoid?

• big ones

• ugly ones

• bright ones

• gummi ones

Which of the following is NOT a method used to start a fire without a match?

• the soda can and chocolate method

• the animal dung method

• the battery method

• the flint and steel method