Preparation
Which of the following isn't necessary for almost every camp out: A rain fly, a water bottle, comfortable clothing based on temperature, or a very warm sleeping bag?
A very warm sleeping bag
Who created a grease fire while making fries?
Jacob
Feeling cold, feeling numb, shivering uncontrollably, being irritable, clumsiness, and confusion are all symptoms of what?
Hypothermia
Why is it unsafe to hike on rock during rain
Rock gets very slippery, and you could fall
What is the first thing you should try to do when a back country accident occurs (2 acceptable answers)
Call 911/identify the problem
Name one thing everyone should always do to prepare for weather while camping
Check the weather
How much water does a regular Nalgene hold?
1 liter/32 ounces
In cold weather, pale or unusual skin, and numbness are signs of what?
Frostbite
How long do you need to stay in a shelter after a nearby lightning strike?
30 minutes
What should you do to remove a tick
Pull out with tweezers near the ticks head, or with a credit card, if you have one.
What is one positive, and one negative, about insulated water bottles like hydro flasks
Positives: Durable and keeps water cold
Negatives: Heavy and not easy to carry
Describe how a warm front looks on a weather map
A red line, with red semicircles on it that point towards where it is going
Why shouldn't you put a frostbite injury by a fire or heater?
It can cause further damage the skin through burns, or cause shock
What is the most and least comfortable materials to wear in rain
Least: Cotton
Most: Wool or waterproof materials
What kind of weather does a red sky mean?
good and fair weather
Should you wear a down jacket in cold, rainy weather?
NO
Name at least 2 differences between heat exhaustion and heatstroke symptoms
Vomiting, seizures, unconsciousness, confusion, dry red skin, and shallow breathing
Describe how a cold front looks on a weather map
A blue line, with blue triangles on it that point towards the direction its moving
How do you tell how far away lightning is?
Divide how many seconds in between the lightning and thunder by 5 (for example 5 seconds in between is one mile away)
What kind of weather does birds and insects flying close to the ground mean?
There will most likely be stormy weather
What material should you have in a first aid kit to put on blisters
Moleskin
What should/should not you do if someone gets a 3rd degree burn?
Call 911, do not try to remove clothing, do not add any cream or ointment, wrap a clean dry cloth around the injury.
What is the temperature were snow becomes possible?
While in a thunderstorm, you are trapped without shelter, what should you do to prevent being struck?
Stay on the ground or low to the ground. Avoid metal, trees, and other tall objects
Very dark clouds with a green tint, heavy rain or hail, and a roaring sound indicate what weather?
A tornado