Knots
Cooking/Fires
Animals
Badges
Swimming
100

What is the most basic knot in Scouting?

Square

100

How do you make sure a fire is completely out?

Put on water and/or sand and run your hand over it to make sure there is no more heat

100

What is a carnivore?

Meat-eating animal

100

What do the three points of the trefoil on the Scout Badge stand for?

The three points of the Scout Oath:  Duty to God and country,Duty to other people, and.Duty to self.

100

Can you swim or boat by yourself in Scouting?

No, you need a buddy and/or buddy boat.

200

When do you use a square lashing?

To tie together 2 poles at right angles.

200

What are the four food groups?

Protein, grain, fruits and vegetables, and dairy

200

What is a herbivore?

Animal that eats only plants

200

On the Scout badge, the Scroll bearing the motto is turned up at the ends, why?

A reminder that a Scout smiles as he does his duty.

200

What are the three ability levels for swimming in Scouting?

Non-swimmer, beginner, and swimmer.

300

What type of rope is best to fuse rather than whip?

Nylon

300

What kind of wood is used to start a fire?

Kindling

300

Are fish warm-blooded or cold-blooded?

Cold-blooded

300

On the Scout badge, what do the two stars symbolize?

Truth and Knowledge

300

What is a PFD?

Personal Floatation Device

400

What knot can be used to tie a boat to a dock?

Bow line.

400

What is the best way to cook a foil packet?

On a bed of coals

400

Are birds warm-blooded or cold-blooded?

Warm-blooded

400

On the Scout badge, what does the knot at the bottom of the scroll represent?

The Scout slogan to Do a Good Turn Daily.

400

How far do you have to swim for the swim test?

100 yards

500

What knot can be used to tie together two ropes of different sizes?

Sheet Bend

500

As part of Leave No Trace, what should you do with a fire ring when backpacking?

Spread the stones and ash to appear as if you were not there.

500

What is an omnivore?

An animal that eats plants and animals.

500

On the Scout badge, what does the shape of the badge mean?

It means that a Scout can point the right way in life as truly as does a compass in the field.

500

Using the buddy system, who can a Scout who is a beginner be paired with?

Another beginner or non-swimmer.  The area in which they can swim is determined by who they are paired with.

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