National Parks
What was the first National Park?
Yellowstone
What are 3 things all plants need?
Sun, air, water
What do you do if you're outside when there is lightning?
Make sure you aren't the tallest thing around, stay away from water
What is the number of days per year the Grand Canyon is open?
365 days per year
Asprin can be made from the bark of which tree?
Willow Tree
How would you find dry wood to light a fire after it has rained?
Look under larger pieces of wood to see if there is dry wood under it
How many national parks are in the U.S. (plus or minus 5)
63
Whats the worlds largest type of tree?
California Redwood
What should you do if you encounter a bear?
Don’t run, appear non threatening but large, back away slowly while making loud noises. Or use bear spray.
Number of Arches in Arches National Park (plus or minus 100)
2000
How many species of edible plants are there?
300,000
How do you get out of quicksand?
Use relaxed, slow movements. Panicked movements will make you sink further. Lie on your back and “swim” to get out of the quicksand.
Which National Park was on the sign from the background on the slide about Outdoor Recreation Management
Yellowstone
Whats the percentage of Earths original forest land that has been cleared or destroyed?
Around 80%
What is the single most important thing you need to survive in the wild?
Warmth, warm clothing, fire, etc. The cold can kill you faster than dehydration