Which of the following statements about survival food is not true?

All plants with milky sap or white berries are safe to eat

When finding direction using the sun, which of these statements is true?

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west

If lost in the wilderness, what is the first thing you should do?

Sit down and collect your thoughts.

What are the 2 most important things you should do before leaving to explore the wilderness?

Tell someone where you are going and check the weather.

Most people are rescued within 72 hours. What are the 3 most important priorities for survival?

positive attitude, shelter, and water

When picking a location to build a survival shelter, which is the most important factor?

Build on dry, well drained ground

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1
Which of the following statements about survival food is not true?
All plants with milky sap or white berries are safe to eat
Most fish found in freshwater are safe to eat
Bird eggs are a good source of survival food
Most insects can be safely eaten raw, but cooking is best.
2
Which of the following is the best way to purify and disinfect water in the wilderness?
cool the water with ice or snow
boil the water
build a filtration system
adding pine needles to the collected water
3
When finding direction using the sun, which of these statements is true?
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west
At noon, the sun is either true east or true west.
Using a pocket watch can help you accurately find direction.
Shadows are shorter in the winter than in the summer.
4
What's the first thing to do if forced to spend the night outside in harsh weather?
Find Water
Check your survival kit
Find or build shelter
Start a fire
5
If lost in the wilderness, what is the first thing you should do?
Sit down and collect your thoughts.
Find water.
Make a signal fire.
Find shelter.
6
What are the 2 most important things you should do before leaving to explore the wilderness?
Tell someone where you are going and check the weather.
Check the weather and pack extra food and snacks
Tell someone where you're going, and have a good meal.
Study the map carefully and check the weather.
7
How much water should an average adult drink each day?
2-4 gallons
1-2 quarts
2-4 quarts
1/2 - 1 gallon
8
Most people are rescued within 72 hours. What are the 3 most important priorities for survival?
fire, water, and positive attitude
positive attitude, shelter, and water
shelter, food, and fire
food, water, and shelter
9
What is the best survival tip you can give to someone in an emergency situation?
Build a debris hut for shelter
Make sure you have a folding pocketknife.
Use a mirror to signal for help.
Remain calm and don't panic.
10
When picking a location to build a survival shelter, which is the most important factor?
Building on a dry riverbed.
Build on dry, well drained ground
Building it close to water
Build on low ground or in a valley
11
What is the first thing to do if you find someone lying injured on the ground?
Start chest compressions (CPR)
Stop any bleeding.
Keep the injured person warm.
Check for an open airway.
12
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hypothermia?
clouded thinking
thirst
shivering
poor coordination

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