Happy Camper: Test Your Outdoors Knowledge
Do not go willy-nilly into the great outdoors; a happy camper is a prepared camper.
You're lost in the wilderness under extreme temperatures. What must you do first?
You can only survive three hours without maintaining your core body temperature.
Which causes the most fatalities in the outdoors?
Hypothermia most often happens in 30- to 50-degree weather and in water temperatures up to 80 degrees.
You're fishing in a river or stream: where's the best place to cast your line?
Close to shore. Fish bite the most while looking for food where shallow water begins to deepen.
What type of bird is this?
A Wren. Wrens exist in a range of habitats across North America, including your backyard.
What do you do if you spot an alligator while hiking near water?
Run away from the water. Alligators seldom run on land unless they're trying to get back into the water and out of danger.
What's the worst material to use as a base layer when camping?
Avoid cotton; it retains moisture, like sweat, which can leave you cold and chilly. Keeping dry helps you maintain a cool body temperature in the summer and avoid hypothermia in the winter.
How do you dispose of trash and food to avoid attracting bears?
Hang odorous refuse 10 to 15 feet in the air and 100 yards from the sleeping area.
What is this poisonous plant?
It's poison oak, which is a woody vine or shrub with three leaflets
What's the best way to remove a tick from your body?
Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible.
How should you overcome altitude sickness?
Get to a lower elevation to help relieve acute mountain sickness symptoms.
You got correct!
You are a survivalist! You know the “rule of three,” could hold your own in a bear attack and would make a great scout troop leader. Or, you could just kill spiders for your friends, or explain to them how beneficial they are to the ecosystem.
You got correct!
You could hold your own as a Cub or Brownie, but you should earn a few more merit badges before tackling more substantial wilderness challenges. Take a camping safety training course (or more wilderness quizzes) to expand your skill set.
You got correct!
The jungle you survive best in is made out of concrete. No worries though. You can enhance your wilderness knowledge in the comfort of the indoors, and then work your way up to camping in your own backyard.
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