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True or False: In a survival situation, conserving energy is often more important than covering distance quickly.
True
Conserving your energy is more important then distance
True or False: A sudden increase in insect activity can signal rising humidity and an approaching weather change.
True
If you notice more insect activity, it could be weather change
True or False: When crossing uneven terrain, keeping your center of gravity low improves stability and reduces fall risk.
True
Keeping your center of balance low can help you cross uneven terrain
True or False: Building a shelter before searching for food increases your chances of surviving an unexpected night outdoors.
True
Building a shelter first is better then looking for food in a bad situation
True or False: In cold conditions, staying dry is more critical than staying warm
True
In cold conditions, staying dry is more critical than staying warm because moisture accelerates heat loss.
True or False: In desert camping, nighttime temperatures can drop more than 30°F
True
In desert camping, nighttime temperatures can drop more than 30°F due to lack of atmospheric moisture.
True or False: A map and compass can still be useful even if you have a GPS device.
True
Sometimes GPS might not work so old fashioned stuff might work better
True or false: You can safely drink water if the water source is crystal clear.
False
Crystal clear water can still harbor parasites
True or False: You can outrun a charging bear.
False
Bears sprint up to 35 miles per hour.
True or False: You can eat snow for hydration.
False
Eating snow lowers your core body temperature and requires more energy to melt, contributing to hypothermia.
True or false: Cactus water is safe to drink in an emergency.
False
While desert cactus do have water, drinking it is really bad for humans
True or false: Your body will tell you when you need hydration.
False
By the time you feel thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Sip water consistently throughout your hike
True or False: If you are lost in the woods, don't try and find your original path
True
Use the STOP rule, stop, think, observe, plan. If you wander around panicked it will make you even more lost.
True or False: UV exposure increases at higher elevations.
True
UV exposure increases at higher elevations because the atmosphere is thinner and filters less radiation.
True or False: When hiking it is better to make loud noises then to stay quiet
True
Making loud noises keeps large animals like bears away
True or False: Playing dead works for all bear attacks.
False
Playing dead is for grizzly attacks; if a black bear attacks, you should fight back.
True or False: Hypothermia can occur even in mild weather between 40 and 50 degrees
True
If a hiker becomes wet they can get hypothermia easily
True or False: Ticks die off in the winter
False
Ticks remain active as long as the temperature is above freezing, and can even survive mild, sunny winter
True or False: You lose 40% to 45% of your body heat through your head
False
You lose heat from whatever part of your body is exposed.
True or false: You can drink saltwater in an emergency
False
Drinking saltwater draws water out of your cells, accelerating dehydration and leading to organ failure.
True or False: You can't get sunburned in the shade
False
Reflected UV rays and diffused light can still cause sunburns while you are under a tree canopy.
True or False: You can tell a venomous snake by its triangular head.
False
Many harmless snakes flatten their heads to mimic vipers.
True or false: Moss only grows on the north side of trees
False
Moss likes to grow in damp and shaded spots best.
True or False: Snow can act as an insulator
True
Making a snow cave can be warmer than the outside air.
True or False: If you are stalked by a mountain lion, you should never run away
True
Running away triggers their predatory instincts making you look like prey