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Wilderness Survival 1

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You're in snake country. Your best way to avoid them is to:

a)

Make a lot of noise with your feet

b)

Walk softly and quietly

c)

Travel at night

d)

GROUP ANSWER: ____

2.

The day becomes dry and hot. You have 32 ounces of water in an insulated water bottle. You should:

a)

Ration it -- about a 8 ounces a day

b)

Not drink until you stop for the night; then, drink what you need.

c)

Drink as much as you think you need when you need it

d)

GROUP ANSWER: ____

3.

Your water is gone. You're very thirsty and find a dried-up watercourse. Your best chance of finding water is to:

a)

Dig anywhere in the stream bed

b)

Dig up plant and tree roots near the bank

c)

Dig in the stream bed at the outside of a bend

d)

GROUP ANSWER: ____

4.

What is the best survival tip you can get? Choose ONE!

a)

Use a mirror to signal for help.

b)

Make sure you always have a folding knife.

c)

Remain calm and try not to panic.

d)

Collect bird eggs for survival food.

e)

Build a "debris hut" as your shelter.

5.

What are the two most important things you should do before you leave on your wilderness trip?

a)

Have a good meal.

b)

Pack some extra survival food.

c)

Study your maps carefully.

d)

Inform someone where you are headed and when you plan to return.

e)

Check the weather forecast.

6.

In general what is the most important survival tool you have? Choose ONE.

a)

Knife

b)

fishing kit

c)

flint

d)

first aid kit

e)

waterproof matches

7.

What can you use a rope for?

a)

Climbing trees

b)

to make fire

c)

tie things together

d)

cook food

8.
You’re alone in the wilds. You have no idea how long it will take for someone to find you. What is your greatest danger?
a)
Starvation and lack of water
b)
 Panic
c)
Attack by wild animals, especially at night
9.

You suspect it may be days before you're found. Your greatest concern now is:

a)

lack of food

b)

lack of fire

c)

lack of shelter

10.

When you are out alone in the wilderness, select the 2 options that you think will help you the most.

a)

A Bracelet

b)

A Watch

c)

Pocketknife

d)

Compass

11.

How big should a good shelter be?

a)

The bigger the better

b)

Just big enough to hold you

c)

double the size of you

d)

big enough for you and any bears that need shelter

12.

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?

a)

Food

b)

Shelter

c)

Water

d)

A positive mental attitude

e)

Fire

13.

Of the hazards you may face in the wilderness, which of these is least likely to occur?

a)

Poisonous snake bite.

b)

Sprained ankle.

c)

Salt depletion.

d)

Lack of pure drinking water.

14.

Which of these is an example of an important provision for the wilderness?

a)

water

b)

an Easter basket

c)

video game console

15.

Select all types of tinder

a)

Dryer lint

b)

Dead grass

c)

Small sticks

d)

Green wood

16.

What is not needed for a bow drill?

a)

Spindle

b)

Fire Board

c)

Match to get fire started

d)

Rope

17.

What will start a fire?

a)

A lens

b)

Matches

c)

Pencil

d)

Leather belt

18.

What is the least important of the seven priorities?

(a)  

19.

When building a fire in the wilderness, which material is most effective for starting it?

a)

Fresh moss

b)

Green branches

c)

Dry grass

d)

Wet leaves

20.

Which of the following is the safest way to purify water found in the wild?

a)

Filtering through a cloth only

b)

Adding salt to the water

c)

Boiling the water for several minutes

d)

Drinking directly from a stream

21.

If you become lost in the wilderness, what should you do first?

a)

Shout for help continuously

b)

Climb a tree to look for landmarks

c)

Remain where you are and assess your situation

d)

Start walking in any direction