SCOUT SKILLS
The correct time to use a timber hitch
To begin or end a diagonal lashing; can be used to drag a log
The 3rd element of the Outdoor Code
Considerate in the outdoors
The bets treatment for a bee sting
Remove the singer using a flat object, such as a blunt element of a pocketknife, or a credit card. Ice can be applied to reduce swelling.
Some examples durable and nondurable camping surfaces - Give one for each
Ex. Snow, packed earth, wildflowers and grasses, etc.
The answer to life, the universe, and everything
42
The difference between true north and magnetic north
True north is the northern most point of the Earth, the North Pole, while magnetic north is slightly shifted from True North, as it emits enough magnetic force that it attracts a compass needle
Two examples of weather which may negatively impact your camping experience
Ex, not limited to, a blizzard, thunderstorm, ice storm, tornado
The symptoms of heat stroke
Faintness, headache, nausea, shallow breathing, disorientation, unconsciousness
Extra equipment that may be required for cold weather camping
Extra layers of clothing, gloves, low temp sleeping bag
My favorite color
Burgundy
The 3 materials needed to build a fire
Tinder, Kindling, and Fuel
Two examples of common poisonous plants
Ex, not limited to, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, stinging nettle
How to treat a venomous snakebite
Wash the wound, calm the victim, call 911 as soon as possible in order for them to receive antivenom
The differences between internal and external frame backpacks
External frame: easier to pack bulkier gear, have visible frame, heavier than internal frame. Internal frame: slimmer, hold more on the interior, lighter than external frame.
The number of fingers I'm holding up
4
Explain how to orient a map.
On a compass, turn the compass housing till the 0 degree marks and arrow line up. Then, line up the compass along magnetic north indicated on the map, and turn both map and compass until the compass needle and north south line on the map line up.
When setting up a bear bag, you can do this to reduce its impact on surrounding trees
Choose older, larger trees, avoid dead and young trees, place sticks between the rope and trunk to avoid damage to the bark
The common symptoms of a stroke
Weakness in the face or extremities, trouble speaking, confusion, trouble seeing, headache, dizziness
The 3 elements of the 'bearmuda' triangle
Bear bags, cooking area, wastewater disposal
The last digit of pi
Undefined
The 4 aspects of the teaching EDGE
Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable
All the principles of Leave No Trace
Plan ahead and prepare, travel and camp on durable surfaces, dispose of waste properly, leave what you find, minimize campfire impact, respect wildlife, be considerate of others.
How you would transport someone out of a smoke filled room
Drag them by their ankles
All of the ten essentials
Rain gear, water, a pocketknife, trail food, a flashlight, a first aid kid, extra layers of clothing, sun protection, map and compass, and fire starting equipment
The European war which lasted for 115 years
The Hundred Years War