Shelters
What is the first thing you should clear away from the ground before building your shelter?
Rocks, sharp sticks, and damp leaves to create a smooth, dry area.
True or False: you should never leave a campfire unattended.
True.
3 days.
What are the four directions on a compass?
North, East, South, West.
What is the most reliable way to find direction in the Northern Hemisphere?
How long can you survive without shelter in extreme conditions?
3 hours.
If you have no matches, which household snack can act as a makeshift fire starter?
Corn chips (like Doritos or Fritos, because of their high oil content).
How long can you survive without food?
Approximately 3 weeks.
If you are facing North and turn 90 degrees to your right, which direction are you facing?
East.
What are the three most important things for human survival in the wilderness?
Shelter, water, and fire.
What is the single best way to prevent hypothermia?
Stay dry and dress in layers.
What are the 3 stages of fuel needed to build a fire from scratch?
Tinder (small/fluffy), Kindling (sticks), and fuel wood (logs).
What is the most certain way to make water safe to drink in the wild?
Boil it.
Which clothing color is easiest for searchers to see in a forest?
Bright orange.
True or False: You can get water by cutting open a cactus in the desert?
False. (Most cactus fluid is acidic or toxic)
True or False: Green branches snap easier than dry, brown branches.
False.
If your clothes catch fire, what three actions should you take immediately?
Stop, Drop, and Roll.
When foraging, if a mushroom has a red cap and white spots, is it generally safe to eat?
No, it is likely toxic.
What part of a map explains the symbols and colors used?
The Legend (or Key).
What is the international emergency signal for distress?
Anything in a series of three (three fires, three whistle blasts, three mirror flashes).
What is the "10-Foot Rule" for campfires and shelters?
Keep your fire at least 10 feet away from your shelter to prevent sparks from catching it on fire.
What are the three components of the "Fire Triangle"? If you remove any of these, the fire will go out.
Fuel, Heat, and Oxygen.
True or False: Raw acorns should be avoided.
True. Acorns should be boiled or leached to remove toxins.
In the morning, if you face the rising sun, which direction is behind you?
West. The sun rises in the East and falls in the West.
In the acronym "S.T.O.P." What does the "P" stand for? (Sit, Think, Observe, ?)
Plan.