Rule of 3s
How long can you survive without human companionship?
3 months
How long can a person survive without water?
3 days
Name one safe use for fire.
Cooking; warmth; signaling
What does SOS stand for?
Save our Ship or Save our Souls
What natural materials could you use to build a shelter?
Branches; leaves; grass; snow
Which comes first in survival priority: shelter or food?
Shelter
What's the best way to purify water in survival?
Boil and/or use filter
What's one unsafe use of fire?
In what direction does the sun set?
It is rainy and wet. What tarp configuration will make for the best shelter?
How long can a person live without air?
3 minutes
What's one way to collect water without a bottle?
Rain catch; dew on leaves
True or False: All mushrooms in the wild are safe to eat if cooked thoroughly.
False
When using the shadow stick method, which direction will the sun move?
East
Which shelter type is known for using a central support pole and conical shape?
Tepee
What is the last priority in the Rule of 3s?
Food
What simple object can be used as a filter?
Coffee filter; cloth
What's one type of food you could safely carry in a survival backpack?
Trail mix; Jerky; Granola Bar
Name at least two ways to signal rescuers without using technology.
Mirror; smoke; whistle; using available materials to spell out SOS
What indigenous shelter is made out of snow?
Igloo
List all of the Rule of 3s in order.
Air --> Shelter --Water --> Food --> Companionship
Why is drinking from a stream dangerous?
Bacteria/germs/parasites
Besides food, name two other survival needs fire helps with.
Water purification; Signaling; Warmth; Safety
Explain the process of using the stars to find direction at night.
Use the Big Dipper to locate the North Star; hold your your arm toward the star; this will point you due North.
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