Camping

While camping, what must everyone do, before and after meals and snacks?

• Ask for permission to eat or get up

• Count to 10

• Participate in physical activity

• Wash their hands

What hazards should you look for when you are choosing a safe place to build a campfire?

• Low hanging branches

• Loose paper or other flammable objects laying around

• Tents or campers too close by

• All the above

What should you circle a fire pit with to contain the fire?

• Leaves and grass

• Rocks or metal ring

• Sticks or logs

• You just need to dig a small hole and the fire will contain itself.

When should you collect a bucket of water to put out a campfire?

• After the fire is lit.

• As soon as you're ready to put the fire out.

• At any point during the campfire.

• Before the fire is lit.

Which one of these items would not be on both a cold-weather/warm-weather camping trip?

• Long pants

• Long-sleeved shirt

• Long underwear

• Rain gear

Which of the following would not be a good suggestion for where to pitch your tent?

• Close but not to close to a water source

• In a shady spot out of the sun

• In a valley away from the wind

• On a level field cleared of roots and rocks

Which of these is NOT a good principle when you leave the campsite?

• Don’t take home plants as mementos

• Leave your campfire to smolder

• Observe wildlife from a safe distance

• Pack out your trash

Which of these is NOT an advantage that synthetic insulation bags have over goose down insulation bags?

• Insulates even if wet

• Less expensive

• More compressible

• Non-allergenic

What activity do Americans participate in while on camping trips?

• Kayaking

• Rafting

• Fishing

• All the above

What is the best thing to do with your camping trash?

• Burn it

• Bury it at least eight inches deep

• Leave it in a place not visible from the trail.

• Pack it out.