Camping
Rank them in order of introduction to starting a fire: Fuel wood, tinder, & kindling.
Tinder, kindling, & then fuel wood.
For swallowed poisonings, should you try to make the victim vomit?
No. (pg. 122)
Which edge on a knife has no shine, dull or sharp?
A sharp edge (page 381).
Tabernacle's latitude/longitude coordinates are 35° 57' 59.22'' N 79° 41' 47.328'' W. What does °, ', and '' mean?
Degrees, minutes, and seconds. (pg 347)
Who is supposed to run a Boy Scout troop?
The Senior Patrol Leader, who is elected by his fellow scouts.
What are the five W's to share with someone before going hiking & camping?
Who, What, When, Where, & Why.
How many poisonous snakes are there in NC?
Trick question--none. Some snakes are venomous, not poisonous. There are six…copperhead, cottonmouth, coral snake, & the Eastern Diamondback, Pygmy, & Timber Rattlesnakes.
What are two gases commonly used in camp stoves?
Butane & propane (page 392).
The North Star is part of the Big Dipper, T/F?
False, but you can use the Big Dipper to find the North Star. (pg 354)
Who are the only three scouts in the history of Troop 426 to earn the 50-Miler award?
Carson Moore, Alex Herndon, & Evan Raines
Name 3 things to go in a bear bag.
Toothpaste, deodorant, mouthwash, soap, sunscreen, chapstick, food, & trash.
What's the key rhyme for remembering the order of preference of rescue methods when someone is in trouble in the water?
Reach, Throw, Row, Go
When constructing a lashing, what goes 90° to wraps?
Fraps, to pull the wraps tightly together. (pg 372)
Do contour maps show water depth?
No, but they usually show water (blue).
What immortal words did Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong relay to Mission Control when his lunar module touched down on the Moon?
"Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed."
A tent with metal poles grounded into the earth provides protection from lighting, T/F?
False. (pg 287)
When identifying a coral snake what is the key phrase to remember?
"Red and yellow kill a fellow, red and black you'll make it back" or "Friend of Jack"
How should one hand an ax to someone else?
Ax head down, bit turned away. Say "thank you" to confirm the hand-off (pg 385).
We can use the sun to tell direction. Can we use the moon?
Yes, at least three different ways (pg. 356)
Of the 12 people that have walked on the moon, how many were once boy scouts?
Eleven were boy scouts.
Which ranks directly have requirements about cooking outdoors?
Tenderfoot, Second Class, & First Class
If you think someone is having a stroke, think of the acronym FAST. What is FAST?
Face, Arms, Speech, Time (pg. 124)
Name 3 types of lashings.
Square, shear, diagonal, tripod, round, & floor. (pgs 373-378)
When using a compass, walk while keeping a close eye on the compass heading, T/F?
False. (pg 339)
Who is solely responsible for each scout's advancement in Boy Scouts?
The Boy Scout himself.