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NZ Venturers Outdoor Skills Revision 2
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NZ Venturers Outdoor Skills Revision #ScoutsNZ #Venturers Gold Award
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2
Which clothing material is dangerous when wet?
Cotton
Polypropylene
Nylon
Polyester
3
Why is floating debris a hazard?
It can collect on other hazards
You could use it to paddle across the river
It could hit you while crossing
You may not see it
4
The only acceptable waste to leave behind on a camping trip is?
Orange peels and other biodegradiable matter
Toilet paper: it decomposes quickly
None of the above
Burned garbage no longer attracts animals
5
Venturers is best section?
True
False
6
Welcome to Venturer's Outdoor Skills Revision - Gold Award
Hi
Hello
7
What is the purpose of a map scale?
To measure the weight of items on the map
Recognise symbols on the map
To show directions on a map
To be able to measure distances on the map accurately
8
What are the best ways to dispose of human waste in the outdoors?
Deposit human waste in small 6" deep hole and cover
Deposit human waste at least 200ft from nearest campsite
Use the nearest stream to avoid having to dig a hole
Carry with you to the next composting toilet
9
Is it safe to do a River Crossing when the flow is faster than walking speed?
True
False
10
What is the best clothing for lower body?
Light moisture wicking shorts
Denim shorts
Cotton shorts
Skins
11
What is the average hiking pace?
2-3 kph
1-2 kph
3-4 kph
4-5 kph
12
Lining up the map, so that the direction of map features correspond with actual features is?
Folding the map
Orienteering the map
Matching the map
Orienting the map
13
The weight in a hiking pack should rest on your...
Shoulders
Hips
14
What is the most important food group for tramping?
Carbohydrates
Sugars
Protein
Fats
15
Why are holes & re-circulating waves a hazard?
You can surf the wave
Makes the river faster
You can get caught in the recirculating wave
It diverts the river flow
16
What is an advantage of leather hike boots over synthetic?
They are more expensive
The smell of real leather
Genuine Leather Boots are more durable
They require more maintenance to look after them
17
Which cloud is pictured below?
Stratus
Cumulus
Cumulonimbus
Cirrus
18
On a topo map, whats the distance between the orientation lines?
1km
10km
1000m
1oom
19
Which front moves the fastest?
Stationary
Warm
Cold
Occluded
20
How long is a grid reference?
It has three digits
It has four digits
It has five digits
Its has six digits
21
Where should the sleeping bag go in an internal frame pack?
In the bottom
Close to your back
Clipped to the outside of the pack
At the top
22
What is the first thing you should do when you get a new tent?
Check all the contents are there
Throw away the instructions
Read the instructions
Attempt to put up the tent
23
What are three areas you should consider when helping searchers find you?
Positioning, accessibility, clarity
Location, clarity, communication
Communication, signals, positioning
Proximity, time, signals
24
When lying on the ground, you will lose most of your heat through...
Your back to the ground
Your chest to the air
Your head to the air
Your feet to the ground
25
........ North is the direction the compass needle points.
Magnetic
Grid
True
Polar
26
Which of the following should you bring on every trip, but never put in your pack?
Hiking boots
Extra clothes
Rain gear
Cooking equipment
27
Where in your pack should the heaviest objects go?
In the middle, close to your back
On the outside, hanging off the frame
At the top
In the compartment on the bottom
28
What are the three questions to ask when river crossing?
Should we cross together? When to cross? Why to cross?
Do I need to cross? Where to cross? How to cross?
Do I need to cross? Why should I cross? When should I cross?
Where should I cross? Who should I cross with? Why should I?
29
How can you treat Hypothermia when river crossing?
Give the person some food
Change the person into dry clothes
Get them to swim in the river
Make the person do a long run
30
What is this knot called?
Square Knot
Sheet Bend
Clove Hitch
Reef Knot
31
When you come to a path junction you should?
Make an arrow to show which way you went
Mix the signs up to really confuse the others and hide
Wait for others to agree on correct way
Carry on as everyone should know the way
32
Which of these is one of the care codes?
Boil water
Leave only footprints
Leave no trace
Reforestation
33
How many degrees are on a compass?
180
360
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4
34
Synthetic hiking boots are generally less expensive than leather boots?
False
True
35
What is the most dangerous when tramping in NZ?
Rivers
Wild animals
Going beyond your limits
Hunters
36
If you get lost in the bush you should....
Stay calm and stay put
Head North
Turn around a go back
Find a river and follow it out
37
What are the four links in the Chain of Survival?
Ignoring all signs & symptoms but stoping any bleeds
Giving up and going home
Early recognition & call for help, CPR, Defibrillation, Post CPR care
CPR, building a shelter, having something warm to drink
38
What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?
To identify symbols on a map
To allow people to locate any point on the map
To indicate directions on a map
To tell what the map shows
39
What are these?
Coquette
Zookini
Zucchini
Corvette
40
How could we protect our waterways?
Be careful with chemicals around water
Swim between the flags
Take only what we need
Dispose of toilet waste properly
41
Which type of cloud is pictured below?
Stratus
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Cumulus
42
This is an Avacado
False
True
43
If isobars are closer together in the South Island than the North Island, what does this mean?
Its windier in the North Island
Its warmer in the South Island
Its windier in the South Island
Its warmer in the North Island
44
What is an advantage of pack floating head first?
You swim faster
People can see you more easily
You less likely to get your foot trapped
Use your pack to protect against rocks
45
Why should we sign hut Intentions log books?
Note how good a time you are having
To assist SAR teams if needed
Note you Intentions and weather conditions
Note how good the hut is
46
Its winter, your camping and you would like to make a fire. What do you need to consider first?
Are fires permitted
How to minimize the effects of your fire
The size of your fire
Where to get your firewood
47
Which of the following directs towards the top of a map?
Obleck north
Magnetic North
True North
Grid North
48
What is the distance between contour lines?
25 metres
200 metres
15 metres
20 metres
49
When is it safe to throw a knife?
When alone and have checked surroundings
Only away from the campsite
Never throw a knife
When there's is no one in a blood circle
50
A survival kit should have?
Pencil and paper
Matches
A survival blanket
A whistle
51
What should you do with your boots over night when camping in winter conditions?
Change socks and wear the boots to bed
Put in a stuff sack and place inside your sleeping bag
Set them inside of your tent
Set them outside of your tent
52
What is the last part of the tent you set up?
Ground sheet
Tent
Body
Fly
53
When planning for an outdoor trip, which actions should you take to make sure you are prepared?
Check the weather and be prepared for emergencies
Make sure you pack the appropriate clothing and gear
Let someone know where you are going, when you plan to return
Find out local reg. Do you need a permit,are fires permitted
