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WorksheetsLeave no trace principles
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
How many Leave No Trace principles are there?
10
7
8
12
Leave no trace promotes outdoor __________ efforts.
enjoyment
hiking
adventure
conservation
In the LNT principles, what should you respect?
wildlife
survival of the fittest
hikers who look more tired than you are
posted signs
According to Leave No Trace principles, what should you do with your trash?
Only use compostable trash
Dispose of it in a trash can or carry it out with you
Leave it for Girl Scouts to pick up
Put it in your mom’s or friend’s pocket while they are not looking
Choose all Leave No Trace principles
Plan ahead and prepare
Leave what you find
Take only one souvenir
Respect wildlife
You're on a hike and really have to go number two, what do you do?
Find a bush.
Hold it.
Get off the trail and squat out of site.
Dig a hole away from water and bury it.
You want to blaze your own trail. What do you do?
Spread out widely to cover more ground.
Walk in a single file line.
Tie pieces of ribbon to trees so you can find your way back.
Let your dog run loose and follow her.
When choosing a campsite, you should:
Find the best view and make a clearing.
Cut down trees to make a safe space.
Stay 200 feet from a water source.
Camp close to the trail.
You find a perfect stick on your hike. You should...
Take it home as a souvenir.
Burn it for firewood.
Leave it where it is.
Throw it so no one else can find it.
It’s s’mores time! To light a campfire you should...
Find a picturesque spot and make a clearing.
Build a fire ring and get it started.
Find a used fire ring.
Cut down a tree and use it for firewood.
When planning a trip, you should:
Follow a line of cars to the most popular spot.
Research in advance so you know local regulations and hazards.
Drive until your gas tank is half full and then get out.
Start late in the day without letting anyone know where you are going.
You see wild deer on your hike. What should you do?
Try to capture one.
Dig out some snacks and see if they are hungry.
Quietly observe from a distance.
Yell “Bambi! Run!”
What is NOT a good example of plan ahead and prepare?
Prepare for extreme weather
Know the regulations and concerns for where you’ll visit
Plan to go on the busiest days with a large group
Repackage food to minimize waste
How far should you camp from a lake or stream?
Far enough so you don’t roll over and drown
25 feet
200 feet
Don’t visit places with lakes and streams
Always leave a place ____ than you found it.
busier
cleaner
more special
greener
Choose all the ways you can minimize campfire impacts:
Use established fire rings, fire pans or mound fires
Keep fires small
Don’t bring firewood from home
Burn all wood and coals to ash
What adage best fits Leave No Trace?
Make your own path
Take only pictures, leave only footprints
Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before
The journey is the destination
If you spill your limited edition Taco Lay’s chips, you should:
Tempt a squirrel
Pick it up and pack it out
Squish it into the ground
Pour water on it until it dissolves
Why should you never feed wildlife?
It damages their health
It alters natural behaviors
It exposes them to predators or illness
It will encourage them to go home with you
According to Leave No Trace principles, which should you NOT do?
Feed squirrels
Play loud music
Chop down trees
Take a souvenir
