The Ultimate Survival Skills Quiz

What is the single most important thing that you need to survive in the wild?

• Food

• Water

• Warmth

It is a good idea to build a shelter near what?

• A water source

• Dry River Beds

• Cliffs

An insect diet can actually save your life by providing you with which of these much-needed bodily sources of energy?

• Fat

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

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

• Big ones

• Ugly ones

• Bright ones

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Insect larvae contain a lot of protein. Where are the best places to find these insect eggs?

• Moist areas under rocks

• Attached to the insect

• Animal droppings

What type of food or beverages should you AVOID in cases of hypothermia?

• Hot chocolate

• Trail mix

• Caffeine

Why should you melt ice or snow before drinking it?

• To avoid cutting your mouth on sharp ice.

• To avoid brain freeze

• To avoid dehydration

How can you determine the distance of an oncoming storm?

• By the time between flashes of lightning and claps of thunder

• By the length of the lightning bolt

• By the loudness of the thunder

Why should you avoid sleeping on the ground?

• To avoid bugs

• To eliminate the risk of contracting disease

• To keep from losing body heat

Which of the following isn't a method used to start a fire without a match?

• The soda can and chocolate method

• The battery method

• The animal dung method