Signals
What device makes a loud sound that can help rescuers locate someone lost in the wilderness?
A whistle
What should you do before drinking water from a stream or lake in the wilderness?
filter and properly treat or boil the water
What is the main purpose of building a shelter when lost in the wilderness?
to protect yourself from weather, wind, and cold
What three-leaved plant can cause an itchy skin rash when touched
What is the most important thing to bring to prevent dehydration while exploring the wilderness?
WATER
Why should you stay in one location after sending a distress signal, if it is safe to do so?
What should you do if you encounter a wild animal while hiking?
stay calm, keep your distance, and avoid approaching it
What should you look for when choosing a safe location to build a wilderness shelter
flat, dry ground away from flooding, falling branches, and other hazards
What tiny insect can transmit Lyme disease and is commonly found in wooded and grassy areas
A tick
what is the insulating piece of camping gear you sleep in to trap your heat.
A sleeping bag
the name for the tool used to reflect sunlight and alert aircrafts
A Signal Mirror
What is the dangerous condition caused by your body overheating, often due to hot weather and physical activity?
heat exhaustion or heatstroke
What is the biggest danger of building a shelter directly under a dead tree or large hanging branches
being injured by falling branches or trees
What condition occurs when your body loses too much water, causing thirst, dizziness, and weakness?
Dehydration
this tool uses a magnetic needle to help determine directions
a compass
What international signal can you use at night by repeatedly flashing a light three times, pausing, and repeating?
SOS in Morse code
These are two common signs that your body is losing too much heat
Uncontrollable shivering and cold, pale or numb skin
What type of shelter is made by leaning branches against a fallen log or support beam
A Lean-to
What sudden movement of snow down a mountainside can bury hikers and campers
An Avalanche
Water filtration system
What does SOS in Morse code mean in english
Its a distress Signal
What does the acronym STOP stand for when remembering what to do if you get lost?
Stop, Think, Observe and Plan
What is the name of a small, cone-shaped shelter traditionally made by leaning long poles together and covering them with natural materials?
A teepee shelter
What natural hazard occurs when water rises quickly and unexpectedly after heavy rainfall
A Flashflood
This versatile tool combines a blade with other useful features to do many camp tasks like woodcarving and cutting cord.
Survival knife/multitool