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When it comes to surviving in the wild, what's the single most important thing that you need?
Food
Water
Shelter
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How many quarts of water per day does the average human need in order to maintain good health?
4
2
1
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Lush vegetation and swarming insects tend to indicate what?
Fertile soil
Dead animals
Water
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Why is it important to always melt snow or ice before drinking it?
To avoid dehydration
So it's easier to drink
To prevent brain freeze
Question 5/12
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Which of the following clues will not help orient you towards true north?
Moss
Ant hills
Windspeed
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Why should you try to avoid sleeping directly on the ground?
To eliminate the risk of disease
To avoid insects
To maintain body heat
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Where should you always attempt to build your shelter?
A water source
A dry river bed
A cliff
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Which type of insect should you always avoid eating?
Big ones
Bright ones
Ugly ones
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Using the simple snare, how should you measure the size of the noose?
Double the size of an animal's foot
The exact size of an animal's head
One and one half times the size of an animals head
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Which of these wild berries are safe when ripe and cooked, but can cause nausea when eaten off of the bush?
Elderberries
Golden currents
Raspberries
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In a case of hypothermia, which of these beverages should you avoid?
Caffeine
Hot chocolate
Water
Question 12/12
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What is the most popular edible insect in the world?
Grasshopper
Ant
Beatle
Based on the results of this quiz, you are a survival novice! We're not sure you could last in the harsh wilderness for long. While you know a few of the basic rules of survival, you're lacking in the major areas. Study up before you risk getting lost in the woods for any major period of time!
C+, Survival Novice
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Based on the results of this quiz, you are the survival master! When it comes to the tricks and rules of surviving in the wilderness, you know your stuff. You know all about edibles, clean water, and where to best build your shelter. We think we're really only hitting the tip of the iceberg when it comes to your survival knowledge.
A+, Survival Master
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You may think you have pretty ace survival skills, but do you really know what to do when your life is on the line? Take these 12 questions and put your survival skills to the test!
1
When it comes to surviving in the wild, what's the single most important thing that you need?
Food
Water
Shelter
2
How many quarts of water per day does the average human need in order to maintain good health?
4
2
1
3
Lush vegetation and swarming insects tend to indicate what?
Fertile soil
Dead animals
Water
4
Why is it important to always melt snow or ice before drinking it?
To avoid dehydration
So it's easier to drink
To prevent brain freeze
5
Which of the following clues will not help orient you towards true north?
Moss
Ant hills
Windspeed
6
Why should you try to avoid sleeping directly on the ground?
To eliminate the risk of disease
To avoid insects
To maintain body heat
7
Where should you always attempt to build your shelter?
A water source
A dry river bed
A cliff
8
Which type of insect should you always avoid eating?
Big ones
Bright ones
Ugly ones
9
Using the simple snare, how should you measure the size of the noose?
Double the size of an animal's foot
The exact size of an animal's head
One and one half times the size of an animals head
10
Which of these wild berries are safe when ripe and cooked, but can cause nausea when eaten off of the bush?
Elderberries
Golden currents
Raspberries
11
In a case of hypothermia, which of these beverages should you avoid?
Caffeine
Hot chocolate
Water
12
What is the most popular edible insect in the world?
Grasshopper
Ant
Beatle
