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Signaling
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100

Name something you can use to figure out your location when you are lost.

Compass, map, sun, moss, or GPS

100
What is your best chance of survival when stranded and lost in a survival situation?
Being found
100

Why is it important to find shelter?

A shelter conserves heat and protects from the elements 

100

What is an injury/illness that results from prolonged exposure to cold weather?

Frostbite and hypothermia

100

Name one thing you can eat that can be found in typical survival situations.

Insects, grasses, seeds, acorns, cattails, fish

200

List the one thing you need to make a compass.

Needle, magnet, cork, dish, water

200

Name something that can be used to signal for help.

Flare, fire/smoke, CD, mirror, whistle

200

Name one thing a shelter should protect you from.

Sun, wind, precipitation, animals, plants

200

What is one illness that results from prolonged exposure to severe heat?

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke

200

What is the most important thing to find when in a survival situation?

Safe drinking water

300

What is the best method to purify water in the wild?

Boil it

300
What is the international distress signal?
Three short flashes
300
What is an important factor to consider when gathering materials for a shelter?
Conservation
300
What are the symptoms of severe hypothermia?
Confusion, unconsciousness, rigid muscles, no longer shivering
300

Is it better to eat objects of nature raw or to cook them?

Cooking them is the safest bet to kill any fungus, bacteria, or parasites

400

Which of the following does not provide clues to help orient you toward true north?

a. moss

b. anthills

c. wind speed

c. wind speeds

400

What is one way that you signal for help?

Tilt the mirror towards the sun and direct the light reflection toward potential rescuers, etc.

400

It's a good idea to build your shelter near what?

a. cliffs

b. dry river beds

c. a water source

A water source

400
How do you treat heat stroke?
Call for immediate medical attention, submerge in cool water, wrap in cool, wet sheet
400

What is the recommended daily water intake?

8 cups

500

Which symptom determines if you are experiencing severe dehydration?

a. dry mouth

b. rapid heartbeat

c. vomiting and diarrhea

c. vomiting and diarrhea

500

Upon finding yourself in a dangerous survival situation, the best thing to do is what?

Remain calm and use your brain. Prioritize your actions to meet your most important needs first

500

What types of clothing provide the best shelter against cold?

Wool or synthetic materials, layers, mittens, hats, and sturdy shoes

500
How can you tell how far away a lightning storm is?
Count the number of seconds between the flash of light and the clap of thunder; divide this by five to find the number of miles away the storm is
500

When should you avoid eating in a survival situation?

If you aren't absolutely certain about the identity of a plant, if you don't have any fluids to drink