Advancement
How many ranks are there in scouting?
There are seven ranks. Duh
Which constellation contains the North Star?
The little dipper obviously
Who was the most notable founder of scouting?
Baden Powell obviously
What are the three most well-known and common poisonous plants?
Poison ivy, poison sumac, and poison oak. I think some touched you're brain
What burn is most common and how do you prevent it?
Sunburn and sunscreen, duh
What two ranks have the same fitness requirement?
Tenderfoot and Second Class - literally the bane of my existence
What common phrase is used to help explain the use of a compass?
"red in the shed" guys it even rhymes you should know this
Where did scouting originate?
England. The United States isn't special
Log cabin, lean-to, and tee-pee (pee-pee haha)
List eight eagle required merit badges.
Some answers:
- Swimming / cycling / hiking, emergency preparedness, first aid, personal management, camping, cooking, citizenship in community / world / society / nation, communications
You guys should be working on these...
What direction do shadows face in the morning?
West (cause the sun rises in the east!!)
What year and month were female troops allowed in scouting?
February 2019 (we're literally called 219 get with the program)
What type of common knot is adjustable?
Taut-line hitch or half-hitch - some of you guys need to work on this... yikes...
Which campfire skit is universally hated?
The invisible bench skit. It sucks
What is the minimum amount of hours required for a completed eagle project?
100 hours!! Have fun figuring that out
What is the type of map that shows differences in height?
Topographic map. That one is a little tricky
What is the official name for the Class A uniform?
The field uniform. We're actually supposed to call it that but oh well
What is the most important tool for warding off bears? Don't say bear repellant
Whistles / horns. Bear repellant is fake guys come on
What is the junior leader position for the scout who keeps track of gear?
What are the minimum and maximum amounts of adults allowed in a board of review?
3-6 adults are allowed or else you're gonna be hunted
What acronym is used in scouting when you get lost? What does it stand for?
STOP - stop, think, observe, plan. This is a requirement guys why don't you know it
What year did BSA file for bankruptcy?
2020... lowkey super recent
What are the two venomous snakes in CT?
The timber rattlesnake and the copperhead - yes rattlesnakes are in CT, yes people assume I'm wrong every time I say they are
When do buglers play reveille?
In the mornings to wake you up. It's pronounced revelry by the way, kind of confusing