What is the first thing you need to do in a survival situation to lower stress and boost morale?
Panic
Realize that the odds of getting rescued are slim
Run around to see if anyone else is with you
Concentrate on the positive
How do you identify a venomous snake?
They have rattles
They are all black
They have sidewinders
They have diamond-shaped heads
What should you do if you encounter a snake in the wild?
Find a mouse to lure it away
Lie down to the ground and pretend you are dead.
Walk away or give it a wide berth as you go around it.
Try to step on it.
Why is a buffalo dangerous?
They have sharp, pointy teeth
They are venomous
They are not dangerous at all
They travel in herds
One way to start a fire is to use a convex lens and direct it to the sun’s rays. In the event you don’t have a lens, what can you do to help build the fire?
Twigs
Branches
Dry tinder
All of these
What are the benefits of having a covered shelter?
It shields you from animals
It protects you from the harsh elements
It helps you psychologically
All of these
What is the benefit of starting a fire in a survival situation?
Cook food
Signals passing boat or plane
Warmth
All of these
What can you put on top of your fire to create smoke?
Meat
Nothing
Clothing
Green fonds
Which of these is not a way to avoid a bite from a tsetse fly?
Wear bright clothing
Avoid wandering into the bushes during the day
Wear long-sleeved clothing
Sleep in a scented room.
Insects can help feed your hunger in a survival situation. Which of these is a warning sign that you should not eat an insect?
It has a stinger
It has bright colors
It is considered a disease carrier (ex. mosquito).
All of these
Why is it that the best place to have your shelter is on the shore?
The sound of waves is soothing
You can quickly signal passing planes or ships
The sand is comfortable to sleep on.
The ocean is a great water source.
How will you know if a frog is poisonous?
It has bright coloring
It croaks weirdly
It does not hop
It will attack you
If you end up shipwrecked on an island, which of this information should be not the main priority?
Safety
Shelter
Food and water
Entertainment
If using a cave as a shelter is your only option, where should you stay within the cave?
Through some of the corridors while inside the cave
Directly outside the cave
By the mouth
Deep inside
What items are useful for scavenging when you are stranded on a deserted island?
Fabric
Bottles
Sheets of plastic
All of these
What materials will you cover your teepee with?
Spare clothing
mud
Large leaves and other foliage
Spare items you found
How do you know if you are experiencing a heat stroke?
Nausea
Dizziness
Lack of sweating even though it’s hot out.
All of these
How will you know if a fish is toxic or poisonous to eat?
They usually have boxy shapes
They have parrot-like mouths
They live in the reef
All of these
Which of the following should you never do when you encounter a Hippopotamus?
Surprise it
Stand between it and its calf
Block its path
All of these
How do you avoid a shark from attacking you?
Avoid murky water
Avoid being around large groups of fish
Stay out of the water when you are bleeding
All of these
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