Survival Experiences Quiz

Take this survival quiz to learn about basic survival needs, distress signals, survival psychology, shelter building, water purification, and more.

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Which of the following is a basic survival need for humans?

Internet connection

Smartphone

Water

Electricity

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

Panic

Stay where you are

Run in circles

Yell for help

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action in a survival situation?

Finding a water source

Building a shelter

Drinking urine

Signaling for help

What is the correct order of priorities in a survival situation according to the 'Rule of Threes'?

Food, Water, Shelter

Shelter, Water, Food

Water, Shelter, Food

Shelter, Food, Water

What is the recommended way to prevent hypothermia in a cold environment?

Remove clothing layers to reduce sweating

Stay still to conserve energy

Wear multiple layers of clothing

Drink plenty of cold water

Which of the following is the universal distress signal?

Flashing your headlights

Waving both arms over your head

Whistling

Sending a text message

What is the 'Rule of Threes' in survival situations?

You can survive 3 hours without shelter

You can survive 3 days without water

You can survive 3 weeks without food

All of the above

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

Seek, Think, Observe, Plan

Stop, Think, Observe, Proceed

Stay, Think, Observe, Prepare

Stop, Think, Organize, Proceed

What is the recommended method for purifying water in the wilderness?

Drinking directly from the source

Boiling

Adding salt

Mixing with alcohol

#10

What is the most common cause of death in survival situations?

Dehydration

Starvation

Hypothermia

Infection

#11

In survival psychology, what is the term for the mental state when a person is overwhelmed by stress?

Euphoria

Hysteria

Panicking

Hypothermia

#12

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the body's ability to survive in extreme conditions?

Age

Gender

Blood type

Physical fitness

#13

What is the primary goal of building a survival shelter?

Providing comfort

Protection from predators

Keeping warm

All of the above

#14

What is the 'Leave No Trace' principle in outdoor ethics?

Leaving garbage behind

Making large fires

Minimizing impact on the environment

Cutting down trees for shelter

#15

What should you do if you encounter a snake in the wilderness?

Try to touch or pick it up

Back away slowly

Run as fast as you can

Approach it from behind