Weather
T/F It is important to not know the weather forecast when planning for an event.
False
What are the two primary kinds of rope?
Natural and synthetic
What is the square knot used for?
Connecting two pieces of rope together
T/F Reducing your impact by traveling alone is a Leave No Trace principle.
False
Aside from you, how many other people should be in your blood circle?
Zero other people
T/F It is a good idea to bring a raincoat camping, even if rain is not predicted.
True
What kind of rope is best for making lashings?
Natural fiber rope
What kind of rope can be fused?
Synthetic rope
Walk straight through it
T/F You use your right hand when doing the Scout handshake.
False
What is a weather condition you are unlikely to experience in California?
Ex: Hurricane, tornado
What knot is the most commonly used in the lashings we learned?
The clove hitch
What is another name for the bowline?
The rescue knot
When collecting wood for a campfire, what is the best kind of wood to collect?
Small dead twigs
What is the Scout Motto?
Be Prepared
What is a weather condition that would cause an increased chance of wildfire?
Ex: High heat, lightning, drought.
What lashing would you primarily use when making a ladder.
The square lashing
What is the sheet bend used for?
Joining two ropes of different diameters
Carry it at least 200 feet away from water sources and scatter it
What is one part of the Outdoor Code?
As an American, I will do my best to –
Be clean in my outdoor manners.
Be careful with fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors.
Be conservation minded.
What causes flash floods?
Ex: Heavy rainfall exceeds the ability of the ground to absorb it.
What is the most common trestle?
The h-trestle
What makes a taunt line hitch special?
You can adjust the size of its loop by sliding the knot, however, when pulled on the loop retains its size.
T/F Using a campfire to cook food is better than using a camp stove as it avoids burning gas.
False, burning wood releases more CO2 for the same amount of energy as other energy sources such as gas.
What does the upward turn of the scroll on the First Class badge represent?
A Scout smiles as they do their duty