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Leave no trace principles

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many Leave No Trace principles are there?

a)

10

b)

7

c)

8

d)

12

2.

Leave no trace promotes outdoor __________ efforts.

a)

enjoyment

b)

hiking

c)

adventure

d)

conservation

3.

In the LNT principles, what should you respect?

a)

wildlife

b)

survival of the fittest

c)

hikers who look more tired than you are

d)

posted signs

4.

According to Leave No Trace principles, what should you do with your trash?

a)

Only use compostable trash

b)

Dispose of it in a trash can or carry it out with you

c)

Leave it for Girl Scouts to pick up

d)

Put it in your mom’s or friend’s pocket while they are not looking

5.

Choose all Leave No Trace principles

a)

Plan ahead and prepare

b)

Leave what you find

c)

Take only one souvenir

d)

Respect wildlife

6.

You're on a hike and really have to go number two, what do you do?

a)

Find a bush.

b)

Hold it.

c)

Get off the trail and squat out of site.

d)

Dig a hole away from water and bury it.

7.

You want to blaze your own trail. What do you do?

a)

Spread out widely to cover more ground.

b)

Walk in a single file line.

c)

Tie pieces of ribbon to trees so you can find your way back.

d)

Let your dog run loose and follow her.

8.

When choosing a campsite, you should:

a)

Find the best view and make a clearing.

b)

Cut down trees to make a safe space.

c)

Stay 200 feet from a water source.

d)

Camp close to the trail.

9.

You find a perfect stick on your hike. You should...

a)

Take it home as a souvenir.

b)

Burn it for firewood.

c)

Leave it where it is.

d)

Throw it so no one else can find it.

10.

It’s s’mores time! To light a campfire you should...

a)

Find a picturesque spot and make a clearing.

b)

Build a fire ring and get it started.

c)

Find a used fire ring.

d)

Cut down a tree and use it for firewood.

11.

When planning a trip, you should:

a)

Follow a line of cars to the most popular spot.

b)

Research in advance so you know local regulations and hazards.

c)

Drive until your gas tank is half full and then get out.

d)

Start late in the day without letting anyone know where you are going.

12.

You see wild deer on your hike. What should you do?

a)

Try to capture one.

b)

Dig out some snacks and see if they are hungry.

c)

Quietly observe from a distance.

d)

Yell “Bambi! Run!”

13.

What is NOT a good example of plan ahead and prepare?

a)

Prepare for extreme weather

b)

Know the regulations and concerns for where you’ll visit

c)

Plan to go on the busiest days with a large group

d)

Repackage food to minimize waste

14.

How far should you camp from a lake or stream?

a)

Far enough so you don’t roll over and drown

b)

25 feet

c)

200 feet

d)

Don’t visit places with lakes and streams

15.

Always leave a place ____ than you found it.

a)

busier

b)

cleaner

c)

more special

d)

greener

16.

Choose all the ways you can minimize campfire impacts:

a)

Use established fire rings, fire pans or mound fires

b)

Keep fires small

c)

Don’t bring firewood from home

d)

Burn all wood and coals to ash

17.

What adage best fits Leave No Trace?

a)

Make your own path

b)

Take only pictures, leave only footprints

c)

Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before

d)

The journey is the destination

18.

If you spill your limited edition Taco Lay’s chips, you should:

a)

Tempt a squirrel

b)

Pick it up and pack it out

c)

Squish it into the ground

d)

Pour water on it until it dissolves

19.

Why should you never feed wildlife?

a)

It damages their health

b)

It alters natural behaviors

c)

It exposes them to predators or illness

d)

It will encourage them to go home with you

20.

According to Leave No Trace principles, which should you NOT do?

a)

Feed squirrels

b)

Play loud music

c)

Chop down trees

d)

Take a souvenir