6. Survivor Game

What do you do first?

• Find drinking water

• Build a shelter for the night

• Charge your phone batteries

Answer explanation

The human body needs a minimum 1.9 liters of water per day. One day without water is cause for serious worry, and three days without water almost certain death.

What is the safest kind of water to drink?

• river water

• sea water

• rain water

Why should you melt snow or ice before drinking it?

• to avoid cutting your mouth on sharp ice

• to avoid brain freeze

• to avoid dehydration

Answer explanation

Eating frozen snow and ice will reduce your core body temperature and lead to dehydration.

You're feeling hungry, can you eat anything that grows in the jungle?

• Yes, you can pick up fruit and eat it

• Maybe, I will watch what monkeys eat and I will eat the same

• No, I will avoid all plants in the jungle

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

• big ones

• bright ones

• ugly ones

Answer explanation

You can eat most insects, but keep away from brightly coloured ones and hairy or pungent ones.

It's getting dark, what do you do?

• Light a fire and sleep next to it

• Climb a tree and sleep on a branch

• Move at night because it is cooler

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

• hot chocolate

• trail mix

• caffeine

Answer explanation

Warm sweet liquids, such as hot chocolate will give the body energy to produce heat. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates such as trail mix can stimulate the metabolism. Caffeine is not good because it takes the body heat to the extremities and away from the core.

It's a good idea to build your shelter near ...

• cliffs

• dry river beds

• a water source

Answer explanation

Staying near a source of water is a good idea when building a shelter. You should avoid natural hazards like cliffs and dry river beds.

There's a snake on your backpack, how do you react?

• Make a noise and throw your boot at it

• Keep quiet and stand still. It will go away eventually

• Leave your backpack and run away

You think there is a village to the west, how do you decide which direction to take?

• Look for the moon. It’s always in the north at midnight.

• Look at the birds. They always fly from east to west.

• Use the sun. Its position will help you to decide.