Forest Friends
Survival Skills
T/F
Nature Facts
Wilderness Safety
100

This animal builds dams and rivers. 

What is a Beaver?

100

You can go 3-7 days without having this before death occurs.

What is Water?

100

Owls eat lettuce and grass.

What is False

100

This sea animal can change its outer color to blend in with its surroundings. 

What is an Octopus?

100

Before going hiking, you should always do what?

What is tell a trusted adult where you are going.

200

This large animal has antlers and lives in forests.

What is a Deer?


200

This tool helps you navigate without a map.

What is a compass?

200

Bears eat strictly meat only. They are carnivores.

What is False

200

What season do the leaves change colors?

What is Fall/Autumn

200

If you become separated from your group, what should you do instead of wandering around looking for them?

 What is stay where you are and call for help?

300

This clever orange animal is known for its bushy tail. 

What is a Fox?

300

A strong shelter will keep you safe from ________.

(Will accept two different answers if applicable)

What is Bad Weather OR Predators. 

300

Trees help clean the air we breathe.

What is True?

300

These sea mammals stay with their mothers / their birth pods their whole lives. 

What are Orcas/ Killer Whales

300

You find berries growing on a bush, but you're not sure what they are. What should you do?  

What is do NOT eat them?

400

This bird can turn its neck almost 360*, is nocturnal, and will most likely eat a small dog/cat. 

What is an Owl?

400

This can help you start a fire. 

What are matches or a lighter?

400

It is SAFE to approach and interact with wild animals in their natural habitats.

WHAT IS FALSE? DO NOT DO THAT!!
400

What three things to plants need to grow?

What is water, sunlight, and soil

400

You see a rattlesnake on the trail. What should you do?  

What is stay calm, back away slowly, and give it plenty of space?

500

This black and white mammal is known to spray a strong foul smelling liquid as a defense mechanism.

What is a Skunk?

500

This simple knot is useful for tying gear together.

What is a square knot (basic knot)?

500

The bat is the only mammal that can fly. 

What is True?
500

This giant, wild cat is considered critically endangered and is protected under the CFGC (California Fish and Games Commission)

What is a Mountain Lion?

500

You are hiking with friends when one person twists their ankle and can't walk. What should your group do first?

What is stay together, tell an adult or call for help, and avoid leaving the injured person alone?

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