General
What is the most important thing to have on a camping trip?
Matches
Water
Flashlight
Water
What do you call the yummy treats made with graham crackers, a piece of chocolate, and a marshmallow that you roast over the campfire?
Crackermallows
Campfire Sugar Sweets
S’mores
S'mores
Which animal is known for its ability to spray a foul-smelling liquid as a defense mechanism?
Raccoon
Porcupine
Skunk
Skunk
What should you always wear if you go out in a canoe or a kayak?
Lifejacket
Really Cool Sunglasses
Hat
Lifejacket
What is the first thing you should do if you get lost in the wilderness?
Panic and run
Find water
Stay put and signal for help
Stay put and signal for help
What is the process of putting up a tent called?
Building
Hoisting
Pitching
Pitching
What is a common method for purifying water while camping?
Boiling
Adding salt
Letting it sit in the sun
Boiling
Bears, hedgehogs, and squirrels are just a few examples of animals who do this throughout the winter.
Hibernating
Reading
Fishing
Hibernating
It's a good idea to build your shelter near what?
Source of water
Cliff
Dry riverbed
Source of water
What plant can be used as a natural insect repellent?
Poison Ivy
Lavender
Stinging Nettle
Lavender
What is the most popular camping purchase?
Flashlights
Sleeping Bag
Tents
Flashlights
Which of color of berries is generally safe to eat in the wild?
Red berries
White berries
Blue berries
Blue berries
What should you do if you encounter a snake in the wild?
Run away quickly
Stay still and let it pass
Throw stones at it
Stay still and let it pass
What does the term "bear bag" refer to?
A bag used to sleep in
A bag used to store food out of reach of bears
A bag used to scare away bears
A bag used to store food out of reach of bears
What should you do if you are caught in a lightning storm while camping?
Stay inside your tent
Stand under a tall tree
Find low ground and crouch down
Find low ground and crouch down
Which of these is a Leave No Trace principle?
Build a fire pit
Leave what you find
Carve your name into trees
Leave what you find
Which natural material can best be used to purify water?
Sand
Charcoal
Leaves
Charcoal
What should you do if you encounter a bear while camping?
Run away as fast as you can
Make yourself look bigger and make noise
Climb a tree
Make yourself look bigger and make noise
Why should you try to avoid sleeping directly on the ground?
To avoid losing body heat quickly
Bugs
Disease contraction
To avoid losing body heat quickly
In an emergency situation, drinking small amounts of salt water can help keep you hydrated until you find a fresh water source.
True
False
False
What is the primary function of a tent's "fly" or rainfly?
To provide extra ventilation
To protect the tent from rain and wind
To add insulation
To protect the tent from rain and wind
What is the process of removing liquid from foods to extend their longevity that is great to pack for camping due to its light weight and minimal space needs?
Dehydration
Sublimation
Cultivation
Dehydration
What is the best way to keep mosquitoes away while camping?
Use insect repellent containing DEET
Eat garlic
Clap your hands loudly
Use insect repellent containing DEET
What medical emergency occurs when the body is losing heat faster than it can heat up?
Hyperthermia
Hypothermia
Sun Poisoning
Hypothermia
What is the best method for finding direction without a compass?
Following a stream
Following animal tracks
Climbing a tree
Following a stream