Survival Skills

Navigation (Navegación)

100

Name three things you can use to figure out your location when you are lost.

Nombra tres cosas que puedes usar para averiguar tu ubicación cuando estás perdido.

Compass, map, sun, moss, GPS

Brújula, mapa, sol, musgo, GPS

200

List the 5 things you need to make a compass.

Needle, magnet, cork, dish, water

300

Which side of a tree does moss grow thicker and greener?

South

400

What direction are you headed if you are walking directly away from the sun at noon in the northern hemisphere?

North.

500

Name one of the two methods not previously mentioned in earlier questions of finding north when determining which direction your needle points in your compass.

The North Star Method; The Shadow Method

Signaling(Señalización)

100

What is your best chance of survival when stranded and lost in a survival situation?

Being found

200

List three items that can be used to signal for help.

Flare, fire/smoke, CD, mirror, whistle

300

What is the international distress signal?

Three short flashes

400

Describe how you use a reflective object to send a distress signal.

Tilt the mirror towards the sun and direct the light reflection toward potential rescuers

500

How does Rose signal for help in the movie Titanic?

A whistle

Shelter (Refugio)

100

What is the difference between shelter and warmth?

A shelter conserves heat, while warmth adds it

200

Name three things a shelter should protect you from.

Sun, wind, precipitation, animals, plants

300

What is an important factor to consider when gathering materials for a shelter?

Conservation

400

Is it better to sleep on a bed of pine needles and grass outside or on the ground inside a tent?

On the bed of pine needles and grass outside

500

What types of clothing provide the best shelter against cold?

Wool or synthetic materials, layers, mittens, hats, and sturdy shoes

Climate (Clima)

100

What are the two injuries/illnesses that result from prolonged exposure to cold weather?

Frostbite and hypothermia

200

What are the two illnesses that result from prolonged exposure to severe heat?

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke

300

What are the symptoms of severe hypothermia?

Confusion, unconsciousness, rigid muscles, no longer shivering

400

How do you treat heat stroke?

Call for immediate medical attention, submerge in cool water, wrap in cool, wet sheet

500

How can you tell how far away a lightning storm is?

Count the number of seconds between the flash of light and the clap of thunder; divide this by five to find the number of miles away the storm is

Food (Comida)

100

Name three things you can eat that can be found in typical forest survival situations.

Insects, grasses, seeds, acorns, cattails

200

What should you avoid when collecting insects to eat?

Bright colors, hair, and pungent odors

300

Is it better to eat objects of nature raw or to cook them?

It depends on the season, but cooking them is the safest bet to kill any fungus, bacteria, or parasites

400

Why are nuts a staple food for trail mixes?

They are high in protein, fatty acids, and fiber

500

When should you avoid eating in a survival situation?

If you aren't absolutely certain about the identity of a plant, if you don't have any fluids to drink