Knots
The knot you use to tie 2 ropes of similar diameters together.
What is a square knot?
This technique is used to help someone who is choking by delivering abdominal thrusts to force out an obstruction.
What is the Heimlich Maneuver?
The red needle on your compass always points in this direction.
What is magnetic north?
One of the most common poisonous plants in California, and remembered through the phrase "Leaves of three, let it be"
What is poison oak?
The best troop in all of scouting.
What is Troop 109 B?
A knot used to secure a rope or line to a fixed object like a pole, ring, or tree, ensuring a secure and non-slipping attachment.
What is a two half-hitch?
CPR compressions go to the same beat as this song.
What is Another One Bites The Dust?
The lines on a topographic map that connect points of equal elevation.
What are contour lines?
This plant, originally cultivated by Indigenous peoples of the Americas, became a major global commodity and is known for containing the addictive stimulant used in cigarettes.
What is tobacco?
Scouting was founded in 1907 by this man
Who is Robert Baden-Powell?
This versatile knot, commonly used for securing a rope to a post or pole, is known for its ability to be easily adjusted but may slip if not properly secured.
What is a clove hitch?
When treating a person with a large wound, if you cannot stop the bleeding with direct pressure, this is the next step you should take.
What is applying tourniqet?
In orienteering, this phrase helps Scouts remember that the red end of the compass needle should point to this direction when using it for navigation.
What is red in the shed?
This highly toxic mushroom, often mistaken for edible varieties, contains potent amatoxins that can cause liver and kidney failure if ingested, making it the world's deadliest mushroom.
What is a death cap?
The Boy Scouts of America was founded in this year, a few years after the Boy Scout movement began in the UK.
What is 1910?
This essential knot, often referred to as "the king of knots," is prized for its ability to create a secure loop that does not slip or jam, making it a favorite among sailors and rescue workers. Despite its reliability, it can be difficult to tie it correctly under pressure.
What is a bowline?
If someone is experiencing a stroke, you should use this acronym to assess their symptoms quickly and determine if emergency medical attention is needed.
What is FAST or BEFAST?
This is the angular difference between true north and magnetic north.
What is declination?
Little spikes on the leaves cause you to feel a sting when you brush up against this plant.
What is stinging nettle?
Girls were allowed to join Boy Scouts of America in this year.
What is 2019?
This is primarily used for creating adjustable tension in a line, making it ideal for securing tent lines, tarps, and other applications where you need to easily adjust and maintain tension.
What is a taut-line hitch?
A person experiencing this type of poisoning may have "cherry-red" skin, confusion, and headache, and must be removed from the exposure source immediately. They may appear perfectly fine.
What is carbon monoxide poisoning?
2 reasons there is a bubble in your analog compass.
What is helping determine level, reducing needle friction, and/or accommodating for temperature changes?
Contact with this swamp-dwelling plant, often confused with harmless shrubs, can cause an itchy rash due to the oil urushiol, the same irritant found in poison ivy and poison oak.
What is posion sumac?
The first Eagle Scout in the history of the Boy Scouts of America earned his rank in 1912.
Who is Arthur Rose Eldred?