Bare Bones vocab.
To ________ a fire, you can run the edge of a knife down a magnesium stick to create a spark.
ignite
We were ________ marshmallows in the fire.
roasting
After watching a funny video, he laughed, which is a normal ____________.
reaction
You can survive three days without this. After that, you would die without it.
You can go _____ days without food.
seven
If you eat bugs to survive in the wild, completely cook them to avoid eating any ___________.
parasites
If you leave a campfire unattended, it can ________________.
pose a risk
There was a _________ amount of fish at the lake today.
plentiful
This is a versatile tool. It can cut sticks for a fire, help kill animals for food, or reflect the sunlight to flag down rescuers.
pocket knife
Never start a fire in ______ conditions because it could start a wildfire.
windy
Watch out for ___________ snakes and spiders when hiking.
venomous
When you are camping, you need to keep water and a pocket knife _____ in case of an emergency.
handy
She looked at the ___________ on the map to find the treasure.
coordinates
You use this to tie a tarp to build a shelter.
rope
A _______ is effective for signaling searchers on the ground because they are louder than shouting, and they won’t cause you to lose your voice
whistle
To survive in the wild, bring ________ items, so you do not have to bring many different items.
versatile
It's important to __________ a fire completely to make sure it doesn't cause a wildfire.
extinguish
My mom ________ seized my phone because I was texting instead of listening to her.
seized
You use these to ignite a fire. They come in a small box.
matches
A more efficient technique is to use one match to light a small ______ and then use the _____ to light the tinder in the pile because it doesn't burn down as quickly as a match.
candle
Long ago, people lived a __________ life without modern conveniences.
primitive
In order for _______ to happen, you need fuel, oxygen, and heat.
combustion
Hurricanes and tornados are examples of this.
perils
This tool helps you with directions and knowing which way is north.
compass
The number one survival tip in "Bare Bones" was p_______ m________ a_________.
positive mental attitude