SCOUT - BASIC SURVIVAL SKILLS

What's the single most important thing you need to survive in the wild?

• food

• warmth

• water

If you're looking for insects to eat, which ones should you avoid?

• big ones

• ugly ones

• bright ones

It's a good idea to build your shelter near what?

• cliffs

• a water source

• dry river beds

Insect larvae contains a lot of protein. Where are the best places to find these insect eggs?

• moist areas under rocks

• animal droppings

• attached to the insect

Why should you try to avoid sleeping directly on the ground?

• to avoid bugs

• to keep from losing body heat

• to eliminate the risk of contracting disease

What type of food or beverages should you AVOID in cases of hypothermia?

• hot chocolate

• caffeine

• trail mix

Why should you melt snow or ice before drinking it?

• to avoid cutting your mouth with sharp ice

• to avoid dehydration

• to avoid brain freeze

Which of these wild berries are safe when ripe and cooked, but can cause nausea when eaten off of the bush?

• golden currants

• raspberries

• elderberries

How can you determine the distance of an oncoming storm?

• by the time between flashes of lightning and clasps of thunder

• by the loudness of the thunder

• by the length of the lightning bolt

An insect diet can actually save your life by providing you with which of these much-needed bodily sources of energy?

• protein

• fat

• carbohydrates