WISCONSIN OUTDOOR SURVIVAL QUIZ

[AJE]

WISCONSIN OUTDOOR SURVIVAL QUIZ

The advances in the development of outdoor clothing, equipment, emergency food and techniques have been growing rapidly. For those interested in using the outdoors there is unlimited information on wilderness survival skills and equipment available. However, experience is the best teacher in any outdoor situation and your reaction in a wilderness survival situation depends on your education. Always keep in mind that it can happen to you. Those who are mentally and physically prepared to survive are more likely to do so. To deal with an emergency situation one must be able to make decisions, improvise and remain calm. From the weather, or to the wildlife, as well as the unfamiliar terrain: nature is very unpredictable.

Keep in mind the National Park Service stats yearly that thousands of people have to be rescued from their outdoor adventures. For example this last June while hiking the Devils Lake SP Bluffs, a middle age fellow broke his ankle half way up; I did my best to assist the Park Ranger getting the man to pass as safely as possible with the least discomfort by notifying hikers below to make room for the injured man. A beautiful Wisconsin State Park, with a grave past as there have been 8 fatalities in the last 15 years and medical rescues are needed up to 100 times annually.

Utilizing sources from educational material and exposure to the elements first hand I believe I have a good grasp on how to survive the wilderness; with this said I would like to challenge everyone with my WISCONSIN OUTDOOR SURVIVAL QUIZ. My goal is to allow everyone an understanding of basic techniques to combat the rugged outdoors. Disaster and accidents are unplanned, and they can happen anytime of the year so I hope to pass on my primal experience to everyone who has to venture into the outback whether for hunting, fishing, or hiking situations do arise and we need to be ready.

FYI: Most important tip to survival I can give is to always use your head; thinking straight just might save your life. I will Post the Answers in the very near future, but I would like for all who attempt the quiz to ponder and absorb the questions. Thanks All

[AJE]

1. Crossing rushing rapids is not as dangerous as it looks.
True or False

2. Which of the following is NOT an essential item in your survival pack:
:arrow: a.matches for fire
:arrow: b.tarp for shelter
:arrow: c. food for satisfaction
:arrow: d.whistle for signaling

3. The number one outdoor danger is:
:arrow: a.falls and slides
:arrow: b.exposure to the weather
:arrow: c.cuts and scrapes
:arrow: d.snakebites

4. It is not necessary to boil drinking water that is found in North American streams and rivers. True or False

5. Of the following, which is NOT a method to purify water:
:arrow: a.boil for at least 2 minutes
:arrow: b.treat with purifier
:arrow: c.using a filter
:arrow: d.constructing a water "still"

6. Which of these is NOT a good fire building step?
:arrow: a.gather very fine dead twigs from lower limbs of standing trees
:arrow: b.Use two or more matches, and hold under twigs
:arrow: c.keep your back to the wind while trying to light tinder
:arrow: d.cut down the nearest dead tree to burn

7. Which of these items does NOT make a good signaling device?
:arrow: a.compass
:arrow: b.whistle
:arrow: c.mirror
:arrow: d.flare

8. How many times should you flash, fire, or blast a signal in an outdoor emergency:
:arrow: a.1
:arrow: b.3
:arrow: c.5
:arrow: d.7

9.If you can't see the bottom of of a stream or river, it is probably too deep to wade across.
True or False

10. If you feel cold, should you refrain from drinking cold water?
True or False

11. What’s the best food to eat to keep warm?
:arrow: a.Red MEAT
:arrow: b. BUTTER
:arrow: c.GRANOLA

12. What are the two most important things you should do before you leave on your wilderness trip?
:arrow: a.Have a good meal.
:arrow: b.Inform someone where you are headed and when you plan to return.
:arrow: c.Pack some extra survival food.
:arrow: d.Check the weather forecast.
:arrow: e.Study your maps carefully.

13. In survival, the rule of three means that you can survive:
:arrow: a.3 minutes without oxygen, 3 hours without warmth, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food.
:arrow: b.3 minutes without water, 3 hours without warmth, 3 days without oxygen, 3 weeks without food.
:arrow: c.3 minutes without warmth, 3 hours without oxygen, 3 days without food, 3 weeks without water.

14. If you’re spending the night in the winter woods and find yourself nodding off, you should.
:arrow: a.Go ahead and fall asleep
:arrow: b.Stay awake—if you fall asleep, you may freeze to death
:arrow: c.Close your eyes for 30-second intervals

15. In general what is the most important survival tool you have?
:arrow: a.knife
:arrow: b.first aid kit
:arrow: c.fishing kit
:arrow: d.flint striker

16. Three symptoms of mild hypothermia:
:arrow: a.shivering
:arrow: b.hunger
:arrow: c.thirst
:arrow: d.fumbling hands and poor coordination
:arrow: e.muddled thinking

17. If you are forced to spend the night outside in harsh and unpredictable weather - what is the first thing you should do?
:arrow: a.start a fire
:arrow: b.find water
:arrow: c.eat some food
:arrow: d.check your survival kit
:arrow: e.find or build a shelter

18. We know for the most part, that lost people are rescued within 72-hours. What are the three most important priorities in a survival situation?
:arrow: a.Fire
:arrow: b.Water
:arrow: c.Shelter
:arrow: d.Positive mental attitude
:arrow: e.Food

19. How much water should the average adult drink per day?
:arrow: a.0.5 - 1 Gallon ( 2 - 4 Liter )
:arrow: b.1 - 2 Gallon ( 4 – 8 Liter )
:arrow: c.1 - 2 Quart (1 - 2 Liter )
:arrow: d.More then 2 Gallon ( 8 Liter )
:arrow: e.Less then 1 Quart ( 1 Liter )

20. When picking your survival shelter site make sure it is placed - mark all that apply:
:arrow: a.On ground that is dry and well drained.
:arrow: b.On low ground such as ravines and narrow valleys.
:arrow: c.On a dry riverbed.
:arrow: d.Where it easily can been seen.
:arrow: e.Very close to water.

21. Survival Food - If true mark the checkbox:
:arrow: a.Most fish found in freshwater are edible
:arrow: b.Bird eggs are excellent survival meals.
:arrow: c.All plants that have a milky sap or white berries are edible
:arrow: d.Most insects are edible raw. But boiling or roasting is safest.
:arrow: e.Best time to catch fish is at noon.

22. What is the most certain way to make sure suspect water is pure and safely disinfected?
:arrow: a.put in some pine needles
:arrow: b.chemicals
:arrow: c.cool it down (use e.g ice or snow)
:arrow: d.filtration
:arrow: e.boiling

23. When searching for survival food, which method is less recommended? You have no special equipment only a knife.
:arrow: a.trapping
:arrow: b.fishing
:arrow: c.collecting bird
:arrow: d.hunting

24. Finding direction by the sun - mark all that apply
:arrow: a.The sun rises in the east and sets in the west - roughly speaking.
:arrow: b.At noon (correct for Daylight Saving Time) the sun is either true south or north.
:arrow: c.The sun reaches its highest point at noon (correct for Daylight Saving Time)
:arrow: d.Using a pocket watch to find direction is an accurate method.
:arrow: e.Shadows are shorter in the winter than in the summer.

25. If lost in the wilderness, what is the first thing you should do?
:arrow: a.Sit down and relax, collect your thoughts.
:arrow: b.Find a shelter.
:arrow: c.Find water.
:arrow: d.Make a signal fire.
:arrow: e.Begin yelling for help.

26. Anyone practising first aid must determining the priorities of treatment. What's the first priority if you found someone lying injured on the ground.
:arrow: a.Keep the casualty warm.
:arrow: b.Stop any bleeding.
:arrow: c.Place the casualty in the recovery position.
:arrow: d.Check that the airway is open.
:arrow: e.Start chest compressions

27. If you come face-to-face with a bear (the bear is NOT attacking), what’s the recommended action:
:arrow: a.Make a lot of noise – the bear will disappear.
:arrow: b.Run - humans can run faster than bears.
:arrow: c.Play dead.
:arrow: d.Throw a stone at the bear.
:arrow: e.Never run - move away slowly.

28. Even without a compass you can find direction by using (mark all that apply):
:arrow: a.the wind
:arrow: b.the moon
:arrow: c.trees
:arrow: d.the sun
:arrow: e.stars

29. Water treatment - If true mark the checkbox
:arrow: a.Giardiasis is a diarrheal illness caused by a parasite.
:arrow: b.Most microbial purification filter will remove Giardia.
:arrow: c.A solar still will produce pure safe drinking water.
:arrow: d.Giardia are found worldwide and all over the US.
:arrow: e.Boiling will neutralize chemical pollutants.

30. It's a rainy day and you are preparing your campfire (mark all that apply):
:arrow: a.To find tinder look for example for dry leaves, dry grass and bark.
:arrow: b.Build your fire on the wet ground.
:arrow: c.Collect your fire material straight from the earth.
:arrow: d.Branches at the bottom of a tree are usually wet.
:arrow: e.To make a campfire you need to build it up gradually.

31. SOS is the best known internationally distress signal. The code for SOS is sequence of short and long signals. - Pause - Repeat the signal.
The code for SOS is:
:arrow: a.3 short, 1 long and 3 short
:arrow: b.3 long, 1 short and 3 long
:arrow: c.1 short, 3 long and 1 short
:arrow: d. 3 long, 3 short and 3 long
:arrow: e. 3 short, 3 long and 3 short

32. The top of the topographic map always represents
:arrow:a.Up
:arrow:b.North
:arrow:c.Longitude
:arrow:d.Latitude
:arrow:e.Direction of travel

33. Survival Food - If true mark the checkbox
:arrow:a.Meat and fish provide virtually everything you need.
:arrow:b.Food is important to maintain a normal body temperature.
:arrow: c.If water is scarce, avoid eating
:arrow: d.If you have a bout of diarrhea, avoid drinking.
:arrow: e.Insects are not edible raw.

34. The Compass - If true mark the checkbox
:arrow: a.Cross-bearing (triangulation) is the technique you can use to locate yourself.
:arrow: b.The red end of the compass needle points towards true north.
:arrow: c.You have to see your objective to be able to take a bearing.
:arrow: d.Readings are affected by the presence of iron and steel objects
:arrow: e.Magnetic north and geographic (true) north are the same.

35. Cold weather (mark all that apply):
:arrow: a.Down is a good choice as an insulator for dry cold weather.
:arrow: b.Fat food (lots of calories) is the best food to eat to keep warm.
:arrow: c.You can not become hypothermic during the summer.
:arrow: d.Dehydration is of no concern during cold winter months

36. Frostbite treatment - If true mark the checkbox
:arrow: a.Never thaw if chance of refreezing
:arrow: b.Rub affected areas.
:arrow: c.Warm rapidly.
:arrow: d. Never pop blisters.
:arrow: e.Apply a dry loose sterile dressing.

37. Finding direction from plant and trees - In the northern hemisphere (mark all that apply):
:arrow: a.Most of the flowers of plants face the sunny side.
:arrow: b.The heart of a tree is nearer the bark on the sun facing side.
:arrow: c.There is probably more foliage on the sunny side.
:arrow: d.The moss always grows on the north side.
:arrow: e.The sunny side is the side facing North

38. When making a fire to get warmth. Are the following good for firewood (mark the two best alternatives):
:arrow: a.small twigs
:arrow: b.leaves
:arrow: c.bark
:arrow:d. green wood
:arrow: e.logs

39. Indications of good weather are (mark all that apply):
:arrow: a.The smoke from the camp fire rises steadily.
:arrow: b.Thin white clusters of clouds are found high in the sky.
:arrow: c.A red sky at dusk.
:arrow: d.A red sky at dawn.
:arrow: e.Insect-eating birds, such as swallows, fly low to the ground.

40. Mark all waterborne contaminants
:arrow: a.viruses
:arrow: b.parasitic worms
:arrow: c.chemicals
:arrow: d.bacteria
:arrow: e.turbidity

41. What’s the most important thing if you try to start a fire with a flint striker?
:arrow: a.no wind
:arrow: b.lots of dry fuel
:arrow: c.birch as fuel
:arrow: d.a good knife
:arrow: e.the tinder must be absolutely dry and fluffed very well.

42. What actions should you take to minimize risk if your are hiking in bear country - mark all that apply:
:arrow: a.Keep a clean camp.
:arrow: b.Cook away from your camp.
:arrow: c.Store all food in your tent.
:arrow: d.If you see signs of bear – move slowly and make no noise.
:arrow: e.Store your food in plastic.
:arrow: f.Have the food in special locked storage units at campgrounds
:arrow: g.Have the secure containers hanging 15 feet high in a tree and at least 70feet away from the campsite.

43. A distress signal can be (mark the two best alternatives):
:arrow: a.3 fires in a straight line.
:arrow: b.4 fires in a straight line.
:arrow: c.5 fires in a straight line.
:arrow: d.3 fires in a triangle.
:arrow: e.4 fires in a square.

44. If you break through the ice of a stream on a cold winter day and get wet, what is the first thing you should do? - It will take you about 5 hours to reach the nearest house.
:arrow: a.Keep walking, your body heat will dry your clothes.
:arrow: b.Squeeze the water out of your clothing - keep walking.
:arrow: c.Remove all your clothes except your underwear - keep walking.
:arrow: d.Stop and build a fire - dry your clothes.

45. The topographic map gives you information about (mark all that apply):
:arrow: a.the amount of vegetation
:arrow: b.the shape of the terrain
:arrow: c.the distance between any two points
:arrow: d.river and lake depth information
:arrow: e.the direction and grade of the slope

46. The topographic map - If true mark the checkbox
:arrow: a.The topo map is a good way to keep yourself oriented.
:arrow: b.Contour lines indicate a constant latitude.
:arrow: c.The 1:100,000 maps are ideal for recreational activities.
:arrow: d.Contour lines that are close together represent steep slopes.
:arrow: e.The scale is a ratio between distance on the map / real world.

47. In cold weather, when is it time to stop and build a fire to warm yourself?
:arrow: a.It is 5:00 PM.
:arrow: b.You feel frozen.
:arrow: c.You feel cold and begin to shiver.
:arrow: d.Your ears feel cold.
:arrow: e.Your fingers are numb with cold.

48. What is the two most important features for a wilderness survival knife?
:arrow: a.a strong fixed blade
:arrow: b.a compass in the handle
:arrow: c.a finger guard
:arrow: d.a full tang
:arrow: e.stainless steel blade

49. If you come face-to-face with a black bear AND the bear attacks, what’s the recommended action - mark all that apply:
:arrow: a.Climb a tree, bears cannot climb trees.
:arrow: b.Run - humans can run faster than bears.
:arrow: c.Scare it, raise your arms in the air.
:arrow: d.Fight back, use anything available to help you.
:arrow: e.Go to the ground - protect your head, play dead

50. Finding direction from prevailing winds (mark all that apply):
:arrow: a.The prevailing wind has the same direction around the world.
:arrow: b.In the US, the air from south will often be colder than from north.
:arrow: c.The shape of sand dunes indicates the prevailing direction.
:arrow: d.Trees leaning north indicate a southerly prevailing direction.
:arrow: e.A sea-breeze( ie Lake Michigan) is a wind that develops over land near coasts.

51. A good tool to find water is your
:arrow: a.axe
:arrow: b.knife
:arrow: c.compass
:arrow: d.survival kit
:arrow: e.topo map

52. To increase your chances in finding water, look for the following (mark all that apply):
:arrow: a.Rock crevices.
:arrow: b.Nearby hill or mountain peaks.
:arrow: c.Birds and insects.
:arrow: d.Valleys and low areas.
:arrow: e.Patches of green vegetation.

53. You are hiking in a elevated Hill or Mountain area. It has just stopped raining heavily. How do you cross a flooded creek?
:arrow: a.Walk across a rocky area.
:arrow: b.Never try to cross a creek after a big rain.
:arrow: c.Find a fallen tree and cross there.
:arrow: d.Use a walking stick to aid balance.
:arrow: e.Try to swim the creek.

54. Lightning on the Water

You're in a bass boat casting for the big one along a snaggy bank, nearly a mile downshore from the launch ramp. A clap of thunder turns your attention toward a massive cloud that is rumbling across the lake in your direction. Lightning splits the sky and another roll of thunder rattles the boat. It's coming your way. What do you do?

:arrow: A. Get off the lake as quickly as possible and take cover in your truck.
:arrow: B. Sit tight. If the boat remains still, it won't attract lightning.
:arrow: C. Jump out of the boat and swim for shore, where you can hide under the trees.
:arrow: D. Motor out to the middle of the lake, because lightning will hit objects on the shore that are grounded only.

55. Stuck With a Knife

You and your fishing pals rode horses to a pristine lake that is seven miles from where you parked your SUV and horse trailer. And the parking area is 45 miles from the nearest town. As you're sitting around the campfire one evening whittling and telling lies, Ray Bob's knife slips and cuts a deep gash in his thigh. Blood oozes fast. What do you do?

:arrow: A. One of you saddles the horses while the other tightly bandages Ray Bob's wound. Then you all ride like the wind to get to the hospital.
:arrow: B. You grab a burning stick from the fire and carefully cauterize the wound to both sterilize it and stop the bleeding.
:arrow: C. Earlier, you noticed yarrow (a healing herb that is especially helpful in cases of bleeding) growing along the trail. You go in search of the yarrow while your other friend wraps a loose band of cloth around the wound.
:arrow: D. You give Ray Bob a pen to write his will, because he's going to die.

56. The Right Elevation

You thought you had given yourself enough time for the return hike, but suddenly night is overtaking you as you follow your trail back toward camp, which is still a few miles away. The going is slow as you fight your way through dense foliage in the deep canyon. This broken country is nothing but forested canyons separated by bald ridges. Finally, in utter blackness and feeling the onset of a biting chill, you give up and decide to make camp. You have nothing but the clothes you are wearing. How will you make it through the night?

:arrow: A. Camp in the deepest part of the canyon.
:arrow: B. Climb to the ridgetop and camp there.
:arrow: C. Climb two-thirds of the way to the ridgetop, find some cover and spend the night there.
:arrow: D. Find the densest bunch of trees and hunker down for warmth.

57. Breaking the Ice

Icefishing has lured you 100 yards out onto the mostly solid surface of Lake Ohmygosh. But maybe you should have passed on the second serving of Aunt Bertha's heavy-duty pumpkin pie: The ice below your boots collapses and you are immersed in frigid water. You try to climb out onto solid ice, but the ice just crumbles under your weight. A nearby fisherman yells that he's dialed 911 on his cell phone and the rescue squad is on its way. What should you do to make sure that your rescuers find more than a human popsicle?

:arrow: A. Swim to the edge of the ice and keep breaking it to make a larger open area to facilitate your rescue.
:arrow: B. Wrap your arms around your knees and pull them to your chest, then remain as still as possible.
:arrow: C. Remove your boots, coat and all your wet clothing, so the weight doesn't pull you under and drown you.
:arrow: D. Do water-aerobics to keep your circulation strong and to move body heat to the extremities to prevent frostbite.

58. Eat a Mushroom?

You left camp yesterday trailing a trophy moose, but he led you over a confusing route and now you're lost. You got through the night, but today you're still lost and getting hungry. You find a bunch of plump mushrooms at the edge of a clearing and are starting to think they'll make a good snack. What do you do?

:arrow: A. Inspect the mushrooms. If it appears the animals or birds have been eating them, go ahead and pick as many as you can find and eat them raw.
:arrow: B. Start a fire and slowly roast the mushrooms over the coals, because even if they're poisonous, the heat will fully neutralize the toxins.
:arrow: C. Unless you are an expert at mushroom identification and know the kind you've found, pass them by.
:arrow: D. Soak the mushrooms in water for two hours, and then they'll be safe to eat.

[keith]

I've spent better than a year (maybe two) of days and nights camping, and I was a trained Scout leader...and the test isn't easy.

Good food for thought.

Thanks.

Looking forward to the answers (but take your time).

Regards,
Keith

[AJE]

# 54 askes about Lighting on the Water: A is the correct answer but there is so much more to Lighting Safety. DID YOU KNOW: In the United States, an average of 62 people are killed each year by lightning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ_klkbjX90
Lighting stikes a car

8-22-07 BREAKING NEWS:
Today in Madison, WI was a grim reminder of lighting related deaths with the unfortunate souls who happened to be waiting at a bus stop and standing in a puddle of water when lighting hit the utility pole knocking down the live wire to fatally electrocute the 3 people.

http://www.myfoxnewisconsin.com/myfo...Y&pageId=1.1.1

Lightning is a serious danger: In 2006, there were 47 confirmed deaths and 246 confirmed injuries.

People struck by lightning and who live will suffer from a variety of long-term, debilitating symptoms, including memory loss, attention deficits, sleep disorders, numbness, dizziness, stiffness in joints, irritability, fatigue, weakness, muscle spasms, depression, and an inability to sit for long.


An Approaching Thunderstorm:
When to Seek Safe Shelter: Lightning can strike as far as 10 miles from area where it is raining. That's about the distance you can hear thunder. If you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance. Seek safe shelter immediately.

Outdoor Activities:
Most lightning deaths and injuries occur in the summer. Where organized outdoor sports activities take place, coaches, camp counselors and other adults must hault all activities at the first roar of thunder to ensure everyone time to get a large building or enclosed vehicle. Leaders of outdoors events should have a written plan that all staff are aware of and enforce.

Indoor Activities:
Inside building, stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment that put you in direct contact with electricity. Stay away from pools, indoor or outdoor, tubs, showers and other plumbing. Buy surge suppressors for key equipment. Install ground fault protectors on circuits near water or outdoors. When inside, wait 30 minutes after the last strike, before going out again.

Helping a Lightning Strike Victim:
If a person is struck by lightning, call 911 and get medical care immediately. Cardiac arrest and irregularities, burns, and nerve damage are common in cases where people are struck by lightning. However, with proper treatment, including CPR if necessary, most victims survive a lightning strike. You are in no danger helping a lightning victim. The charge will not affect you.

Lightning is dangerous. Use common sense your life may depend on it, you can greatly increase your safety and the safety of those you are with.

Why do I care so much well in 1999 a friend of mine was roofing in New Holstein, WI on the job when he took a fatal strike. What was left of his charcoal body was unrecognizable the only way the corner had to identify him was his teeth.

So what happens in a lighting strike:

:arrow: The enormous electrical discharge is caused by an imbalance between positive and negative charges. During a storm, colliding particles of rain, ice, or snow increase this imbalance and often negatively charge the lower reaches of storm clouds. Objects on the ground, like steeples, trees, and even the grass blades, become positively charged—creating an imbalance that nature seeks to remedy by passing current between the two charges.

:arrow: A step-like series of negative charges going down from the cloud, called a stepped leader, works its way incrementally downward from the bottom of a storm cloud toward the Earth. Each of these segments is about 150 feet (46 meters) long. When the lowermost step comes within 150 feet (46 meters) of a positively charged object it is met by a climbing surge of positive electricity, called a streamer, which can rise up through a building, a tree, or even a person. The process forms a channel through which electricity is transferred as lightning.

Some types of lightning, including the most common types, never leave the clouds but travel between differently charged areas within or between cloud lighting. Other rare forms can be sparked by extreme forest fires, volcanic eruptions, and snowstorms. Ball lightning, a small, charged sphere that floats, glows, and bounces along oblivious to the laws of gravity or physics, still puzzles scientists.

Lightning is extremely hot, a flash can heat the air around it to temperatures five times hotter than the sun’s surface. This heat causes surrounding air to rapidly expand and vibrate, which creates the pealing thunder we hear a short time after seeing a lightning flash.


Image of a positive streamer lefting to the heavens from an television tower's antenna. Taken right before lighting did connect to channel.

[AJE]

I'll be posting the answers soon... just thought I'd send you a fun fact on Temps.

Q.If you listen carefully to the sound this creature makes, you can accurately determine the current temperature.
a. Bull frog
b. Cricket
c. Wooly Worm
d. Coyote

the answer is Cricket: Count the number of chirps in 13 seconds, add that to 40, and you have the temperature.

[CarolsCritterCare]

My skunks LOVE to eat crickets! I'd never get an accurate count ~ LOL!!