Klondike Basics
What does each patrol use to carry its gear around Klondike?
A sled
What knot is commonly used to join two ropes of similar thickness?
A square knot
What should you wear in cold weather to stay warm?
Layers
Who founded Boy Scouting?
Lord Robert baden powell
What instrument is used to determine direction?
Compass
What should a patrol ask after completing the main challenge at a station?
Do you have an extra credit question?
What is the safest place to build a campfire?
A fire pit/ring
What should you do if your clothes become wet in cold weather?
Change into dry clothing
What is the Scout Motto?
Be prepared
How many degrees are in a full circle on a compass?
360degrees
What are the four main ways a patrol can earn points at Klondike?
Scout Spirit, Teamwork, Completion, Extra Credit
What three things are needed to make a fire? (Fire triangle)
Heat, fuel, and oxygen
What is the term for dangerously low body temperature caused by prolonged exposure to cold?
Hypothermia
What lashing is commonly used to make the legs of a tripod?
tripod lashing
What is the largest land animal in New Jersey?
Black bear
How are patrols divided for Klondike competition?
Star and above/ first class and below
What condition occurs when the body becomes dangerously overheated?
Heat exhaustion/heatstroke
4 points of outdoor code
Be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, be conservation-minded
What are the three bins in dishwashing?
wash, rinse, and sanitize
What is the name for finding your way using a map and compass?
Orienteering
What should Scouts bring to Klondike that they are specifically allowed to use during the competition?
Their scoutbook
What is the S.T.O.P. acronym for?
When you become lost.
Can you name all 7 principles of leave no trace?
plan & prepare, travel on durable surfaces, dispose of waste properly, take only photos, minimize fire impact, respect wildlife, respect others
What do the letters in the teaching method EDGE stand for?
Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, and Enable
On a standard compass, what degree represents due east?
90degrees