How Well Would You Survive in the Wilderness? Take This Thrilling Quiz to Find Out!


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https://www.twineagles.org/wilderness-survival-guide.html
https://emd.wv.gov/About/News/Pages/10-Essential-Tips-for-Wilderness-Survival.aspx
https://www.backpacker.com/survival/
https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Wilderness_Survival.pdf

Test your survival skills with this adrenaline-pumping Wilderness Survival Quiz! From building a shelter to navigating through treacherous terrains, see how many correct answers you can score out of 15.

Test your survival skills with this adrenaline-pumping Wilderness Survival Quiz! From building a shelter to navigating through treacherous terrains, see how many correct answers you can score out of 15.

1. What is the number one priority for survival in the wilderness?

Finding water
Staying calm
Building a fire
Finding shelter

2. What kind of shelter is a small, one-person structure made from natural debris?

Lean-to
A-frame
Debris hut
Tarp tent

3. How many days can a person typically survive without water?

1 day
3 days
5 days
7 days

4. What is a primary method to obtain clean drinking water from the environment?

Boiling water
Drinking seawater
Consuming mud
Eating dry leaves

5. Which insect is edible and could help in a survival situation?

Poisonous caterpillar
Ants
Firefly
Mosquito

6. What is a commonly recommended knot for hikers to know?

Square knot
Bowline knot
Overhand knot
Sheepshank

7. What is a natural source of medicinal remedies in the wilderness?

Plastic
Concrete
Medicinal plants
Synthetic fibers

8. What technique can be used to start a fire when it's wet and windy?

Use gear made of paper
Use gasoline
Use a fire plow
Build a windbreak

9. What type of plant is commonly tapped for sap as a water source?

Cactus
Broad-leaved trees
Poison ivy
Non-flowering plants

10. What is the number one strategy for signaling for help in the wilderness?

Lighting a fire
Using a whistle
Waving a flag
Exaggerated movements

11. Which animal attack is commonly discussed in survival stories?

Fox attack
Bison attack
Bear attack
Deer attack

12. What is one essential feature of a wilderness survival shelter?

Painted walls
Insulation
Electricity
Windows

13. Which of these is NOT a method for primitive fire making?

Hand drill
Fire saw
Fire piston
Electric lighter

14. What should you do if your sleeping bag gets soaked in a survival situation?

Panic
Dry it by the fire
Leave it wet
Put it in the sun

15. What is an effective way to prevent animal attacks while camping?

Yell constantly
Play music loudly
Store food properly
Wear bright colors