Survival 101

Which of the following is the most essential for survival in the wild?

• Shelter

• Fire

• Food

• Water

What should you do if you encouter a bear on a trail?

• Make eye contact and shout or speak loudly.

• Turn around and run away as quickly as you can.

• Talk to it in a quiet, calm voice.

• Imitate bear sounds while waving your arms above your head.

Which of the following statements is false?

• Most insects are edible and source of protein.

• Brightly coloured insects are usually safe to eat.

• It is better to cook live insects than dead one.

• You can eat insect larvae.

Which of the following statements is true?

• Your odds of surviving a plane crash are higher if your seat is near the back of the plane.

• If your plane crashes into the ocean, you should inflate your life jacket before getting out the plane.

• If your plane crashes on land, you should start looking for help soon as you can.

• Most plan crashes have no survivor.

Which type of water should you never drink?

• Rainwater

• Salt water

• Lake water

• Spring water

Which of the following tips could help you survive outside in extreme cold?

• Eat snow or ice to avoid deshydratation.

• Wear tight-fitting clothes to keep warm.

• Take off wet clothes and cover yourself with a blanket, sleeping bag or newspaper.

• Don't drink too much water.

Which of the following statements is false?

• Snakes bites are usually very serious.

• Boiling water doesn't always make it safe to drink.

• Drinking the fluid in a castuc will help you survive deshydratation.

• You can survive up to six weeks without food.

Which of the following are usually safe to eat in the wild?

• mushrooms

• white, yellow or red berries

• plants with shiny leaves

• none of the above

If you are outside in extreme heat, you should:

• Cover as much skin as possible with lightweight clothing.

• Wear as little as possible to keep yourself cool.

• Drink large amounts of ice-cold water.

• Avoid eating but continue to drink a lot of water.

If you are outside in the woods during a thunderstorm, you should:

• Get to an open area and lie down flat on the ground.

• Take shelter under a tall tree.

• Take shelter under a group of small trees or bushes.

• Stay near a source of water.