Survival - CH1, L1: Survival Preparedness Worksheet

According to Charles Darwin, what is the most important factor in survival?

• Intelligence

• Strength

• Adaptability

• Knowledge

Why is it important to always be prepared for survival situations?

• Because we always have access to food and water.

• Because we may find ourselves in situations where we are fully responsible for our comfort and safety.

• Because our homes are always sturdy and secure.

• Because we can always rely on public systems for fresh water.

What are some of the basic needs mentioned that are essential for survival?

• Entertainment, luxury, and social interaction.

• Air to breathe, food and water to nourish our bodies, and protection from the elements.

• Money, fame, and power.

• Technology, internet, and gadgets.

What does the text suggest about our homes in terms of survival?

• Our homes are always vulnerable to the elements.

• Our homes are sturdy and secure, insulated against heat and cold.

• Our homes are not important for survival.

• Our homes are always located in remote areas.

What happens when we travel in the backcountry according to the text?

• We remain connected to the familiar networks of society.

• We remove ourselves from the familiar networks of society.

• We have access to all modern conveniences.

• We are always in a safe and controlled environment.

What is the role of public systems in our survival according to the text?

• They are not important for our survival.

• They provide us with entertainment and luxury.

• They provide us with fresh, pure water piped into our homes.

• They are only useful in wilderness settings.

What is survival preparedness?

• Being able to cope in situations where your safety is not automatically assured by the resources to which you are accustomed.

• Being able to travel without any resources.

• Being able to survive only in urban areas.

• Being able to avoid any kind of danger.

What should you do if you become injured or ill on a hiking or boating trip and are separated from your companions?

• Panic and wait for someone to find you.

• Understand the nature of the danger and know how to stay alive until you can get to safety.

• Keep moving without any plan.

• Ignore the situation and continue as normal.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a vocabulary word in the document?

• Hypothermia

• Terrain

• Orient

• Navigate

What might disrupt your travel plans according to the document?

• Good weather

• Bad weather

• Lack of food

• Excessive resources