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Survival Quiz

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Food

b)

Warmth

c)

Water

d)

Mobile phone

2.

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

a)

Big ones

b)

Ugly ones

c)

Bright ones

d)

Tiny ones

3.

It's a good idea to build shelter near _____.

a)

Cliffs

b)

A water source

c)

Dry river bed

d)

Caves

4.

Why should you try to avoid sleeping directly on the ground?

a)

To avoid bugs

b)

To keep from losing body heat

c)

To avoid getting sick

d)

To avoid snakes

5.

What would you feel if you are experiencing severe dehydration?

a)

Dry mouth

b)

Vomiting and diarrhea

c)

Rapid heartbeat

d)

Headache

6.

Which tells you if a snake is venomous?

a)

Tail

b)

Tongue

c)

Eyes

d)

Colour

7.

Which is the most popular edible insect in the world?

a)

Ant

b)

Beetle

c)

Grasshopper

d)

Cricket

8.

If you are in a survival situation and have no matches or lighter, how will you make a fire?

a)

Wait for lightning to strike

b)

Forget about it

c)

Make a bow drill

d)

Wait to be rescued

9.

Before leaving for a day hike or a weekend camping trip, what is the most important thing you can do to ensure your safety?

a)

Take your mobile phone with you

b)

Take your dog with you

c)

Tell someone where you're going and when you plan to return

d)

Bring plenty of food with you

10.

What should you do if you are lost in the woods and you encounter a bear?

a)

Climb the nearest tree

b)

Stay calm and back away

c)

Run

d)

Fight with it

11.

If you are lost and starving, can you eat a rattlesnake?

a)

No rattlesnakes are venomous

b)

You can't eat any kind of snake meat

c)

Yes, just carefully remove the head

d)

You can only eat the tail

12.

If you need to follow a waterway downstream, what is the best way to do it?

a)

Walk along the bank

b)

Use your pants for a lifevest

c)

Make a raft from logs

d)

Swim

13.

What is a good thing to carry that takes no space at all that is very handy to have if it rains while hiking or camping?

a)

Rain gear

b)

Tent

c)

A garbage bag

d)

An umbrella

14.

If you are lost in the woods in the winter and you come to a body of ice-covered water that you can cross to shorten your travel time, should you cross it or not?

a)

No, you could fall through the ice and then die.

b)

No, because a bear might catch you out on the ice

c)

Yes, time is very important.

d)

Yes, it's very safe to walk on it.

15.

If you are lost in the wilderness and you come to a creek or river, which way should you go to to get out?

a)

Cross it

b)

Downstream

c)

Upstream

d)

All of the above

16.

If you are lost in the wild and dying of thirst, should you drink water from a creek or lake?

a)

No, never.

b)

If you boil first, it's ok .

c)

Sure, why not?

d)

You should only drink bottled water.

17.

If you are lost and hear a low-flying plane or helicopter, what is the best way to signal them?

a)

Yell at them.

b)

Blow your whistle.

c)

Throw a rock at them.

d)

Flash them with something shiny.

18.

If you are lost in the wilderness, what is the first rule of survival?

a)

Start praying

b)

Start walking

c)

Stay where you are

d)

Make a weapon

19.

Along with food and water, what is the most important thing you need to survive?

a)

A friend

b)

Fire

c)

A knife

d)

Shelter

20.

Apart from water, we also need food to live. How long can a human go without food?

a)

2 days

b)

2 years

c)

2 months

d)

2 weeks

21.

What are the three most important things you will need to survive in the wilderness?

a)

Food, mobile phone, knife

b)

Shelter, fire, water

c)

Mobile phone, water, whistle

d)

Shelter, water, food

22.

What simple steel item used in ancient times will make your survival situation a little easier?

a)

Knife

b)

Scissors

c)

Hammer

d)

Spoon

23.

If you are in the wilderness and have a mobile phone without signal, how can you improve your chances of finding a way to call for help?

a)

Bang the phone gently on a rock a few times to improve the antenna's capabilities

b)

Climb a hill

c)

Submerge your phone in water

d)

Leave it under the sun for three hours

24.

What's one tool you should always have during a wilderness expedition?

a)

Screwdriver

b)

Fishing hook

c)

Mirror

d)

Knife

25.

If you encounter a dangerous wild animal, what's the best thing you should do?

a)

Turn and run as fast as you can

b)

Lay on the ground and cry

c)

Face the animal and slowly back away

d)

Lay on the ground and pray

26.

Mosquitoes are pests, but they're often a good sign that there's ______ nearby.

a)

Water

b)

MC Donald's

c)

Pack of angry wolves

d)

Food

27.

In addition to protecting you from rain, you can also use a cheap rain poncho to _____.

a)

Capture a cute bear cub

b)

Parachute from a cliff to safety

c)

Build a shelter

d)

Collect water

28.

What lightweight, cheap tool makes it easy for you to signal for help in an emergency?

a)

Magnets

b)

Whistle

c)

Paper clip

d)

Paper airplane

29.

Hand sanitizer is great for which survival purpose?

a)

Starting a fire

b)

Stopping bleeding

c)

Disinfecting your wound

d)

Building a shelter

30.

An insect diet can actually save your life by providing you with ______.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fat

c)

Sugar

d)

Protein

31.

Which type of bear is the most dangerous?

a)

A mother bear

b)

A fully grown male bear

c)

A young bear

d)

All of the above

32.

When in the cold, it is important to always wear several layers of thick clothing at all times , even if you get overheated.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

I don't know

33.

Why are maps of sandy deserts not always reliable?

a)

All sandy deserts look the same

b)

They are rarely updated

c)

Winds blowing the sand can change the landscape

d)

All of the above

34.

Which colour of clothing is the easiest for searchers to see in the forest?

a)

Blue

b)

Yellow

c)

Purple

d)

Green

35.

What should you remember to help you avoid poisonous plants?

a)

Red plants are poisonous

b)

Avoid colourful plants

c)

Avoid all mushrooms

d)

Do not eat plants at all

36.

In cold weather survival situation, which should you do?

a)

Wear loose clothing

b)

Avoid overheating

c)

You should always wear a scarf

d)

Keep clothing dry