Adventure and Survival in the Wild Quiz

Test your wilderness survival knowledge with these 17 essential questions. Learn skills to survive in the wild!

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Which of the following is NOT a basic survival need in the wild?

Food

Shelter

Cell phone

Water

What is the first thing you should do if you're lost in the wilderness?

Stay where you are and wait for rescue

Panic and run in random directions

Try to find a high vantage point to get your bearings

Start building a shelter immediately

Which of the following is NOT a sign of hypothermia?

Shivering

Confusion

Profuse sweating

Slurred speech

What is the primary purpose of signaling for help in a survival situation?

To attract wildlife

To pass the time

To let rescuers know your location

To scare away predators

What is the recommended ratio of carbs, fats, and protein for a wilderness survival diet?

40% carbs, 30% fats, 30% protein

50% carbs, 20% fats, 30% protein

30% carbs, 40% fats, 30% protein

60% carbs, 20% fats, 20% protein

What does the 'Leaves of Three, Let Them Be' saying refer to in the wild?

Edible plants

Poisonous plants

Medicinal plants

Plants to use for shelter

What is the 'Rule of Threes' in survival?

You can survive 3 hours without warmth

You can survive 3 days without water

You can survive 3 weeks without food

All of the above

Which of these methods is NOT a way to purify water in the wild?

Boiling

Using iodine tablets

Drinking directly from a stream

Using a water filter

What does the acronym 'S.T.O.P.' stand for in a survival situation?

Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

Stay, Try, Orient, Proceed

Search, Test, Operate, Proceed

Secure, Track, Observe, Proceed

#10

Which of these is a universal distress signal?

Screaming loudly

Building a large fire

Using a mirror to reflect sunlight

Yelling 'Help!'

#11

What is the recommended method for obtaining drinking water in a survival situation?

Collecting dew with clothing

Drinking directly from a river

Squeezing water from leaves

Licking moisture off rocks

#12

What should you do if you get lost in a dense forest?

Climb a tree to get a better view

Start walking downhill until you find a stream

Stay where you are and try to make yourself visible

Keep walking in a straight line until you find civilization

#13

What should you do if you encounter a bear in the wild?

Play dead

Run away as fast as you can

Make yourself as large and loud as possible

Slowly back away and avoid eye contact

#14

What should you do if you find yourself in quicksand?

Struggle and try to pull yourself out quickly

Lie back and float on your back

Scream for help as loud as you can

Slowly and carefully work your way out while distributing your weight

#15

In a survival situation, what is the most important tool to have?

Knife

Compass

Flashlight

Mirror

#16

What should you do if you encounter a flash flood while hiking?

Quickly find high ground

Stay in the riverbed and seek shelter under rocks

Continue hiking, as flash floods are usually short-lived

Build a makeshift raft to float downstream

#17

What should you do if you encounter a cougar in the wild?