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WorksheetsWilderness Survival
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
You are lost and have fallen into the water, it is 35 degrees and raining. Your first need is what?
Water
A Stuffed Animal
Shelter
Fire
The universal letters for help are _ _ _.
(a)
When you are out alone in the wilderness, select the 2 options that you think will help you the most.
A Bracelet
A Watch
Pocketknife
Compass
You suspect it may be days before you're found. Your greatest concern now is what?
Lack of food
Lack of shelter
Lack of a GPS
Lack of fire
How big should a good shelter be?
The bigger the better
Just big enough to hold you
double the size of you
big enough for you and any bears that need shelter
We know for the most part, that lost people are rescued within 72-hours. What are the three most important priorities in a survival situation?
Food
Shelter
Water
A positive mental attitude
Fire
What is the best survival tip you can get? Choose one!
Use a mirror to signal for help.
Remain calm and try not to panic.
Always have a folding knife.
Collect bird eggs for survival food.
Build a "debris hut" as your shelter.
What are the two most important things you should do before you leave on your wilderness trip?
Have a good meal.
Tell when you're going/plan to get back.
Study your maps carefully.
Check the weather forecast.
Your airliner has crashed in the mountains. You're one of several survivors. This is what you are to do...
Climb to the top of the nearest mountain and build a signal fire.
Stay put and wait for rescue.
Make several short trips looking for someone.
Try to hike down the mountain.
You are lost on a hike in a burning hot desert. Your best plan is to....
Dig a hole to find cooler grounds to lie in.
Stay active so perspiration will cool you.
Remain in the shade, take off your clothes, breathe through your mouth.
Remain in the shade, moving as little as possible.
Of the hazards you may face in the wilderness, which of these is least likely to occur?
Poisonous snake bite.
Sprained ankle.
Salt depletion.
Lack of pure drinking water.
QUICK!!! You are getting hungry and weak, and you have an energy bar, an apple, and some salami? Which do you eat first?
Energy bar: boosts energy
Salami: low calorie fats for sustainment
Apple: a quick sugary snack
