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π΅ Can You Pass This Desert Survival Quiz? Questions
When you discover you are lost or stuck in the desert, the first thing you should do is S.T.O.P. This stands for:
Scout, Take stock, Observe, Pick a route
Sit, Take stock, Organize, Patience
Stop, Think, Observe, Plan
Hypothermia is often a concern in the desert.
False
True
More people drown in the desert than die of thirst.
False
True
If there is a flash flood heading toward you, your best option is to:
Climb a tree or get on top of a boulder
Get to higher ground and avoid being near rocks or trees
Find a tree branch to use as a boogie board when the wave arrives
Black widow spiders are one of many creatures to be cautious of. You can easily identify one by its appearance. What is the best description?
White or cream colored with very long legs
Brown and hairy with white stripes
Shiny black body with a red "hourglass" marking on the abdomen
Scorpions hunt at night in the desert. One way to detect them is to shine an ultraviolet light on the ground on front of you as you walk.
False
True
Itβs hot! The best thing to do with your clothes is:
Take off your shirt and tie it around your head and neck to keep cool
Wet down your clothes with water to help cool down
Roll down your shirt sleeves and pant legs to stay covered
What emergency kit item also makes a perfect signal for rescuers?
Roadside flares
Mirror
Flashlight
The smartest time of day to travel in the desert is:
Throughout the night when it is coolest
Morning and evening
Throughout the day so you can see
If youβve run out of water, what should you look for to find some?
North-facing canyons
All of these
Birds and insects
Water-loving, broad-leafed trees
It is a myth that you can get water from:
Cutting open a cactus
Digging around the roots of broad-leafed trees
Following birds
A solar still built in the sand
When you do come across water, you should:
Avoid drinking any right away, and instead store it for later
Drink a small amount and carry the rest with you
Drink as much as possible to replenish your body
Once youβve chosen a direction to travel, you want to hike:
As quickly as your legs will carry you
As slow as you need to so you donβt overexert yourself
By running from shady spot to shady spot
Heat cramps are a sign that:
Your body is low on salt
Your body is low on iron
Your body low on sugar
Where is the most likely place you'll find dangerous animals like snakes, scorpions or centipedes?
In caves or holes
Under rocks
All of these
You want to avoid eating much in the desert. Why?
Food attracts predators like snakes and scorpions
You're more likely to vomit if you eat
The more you eat, the thirstier you become
The symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
Weakness
Vomiting or nausea
Headaches
All of these
Dizziness
3 important things to have in your vehicle to avoid being stuck in the desert are:
Shovel, extra water, extra fuel
An extra quart of oil, a tire repair kit, sand ladders
A spare tire, a tire jack, a GPS device
As a food source, most lizards are edible and will make for a decent meal. This one however should be avoided. What is it called?
Desert iguana
Gila monster
Desert spiny lizard
What is a good method to stay warm at night?
All of these
Sleep in a shelter, under trees, or brush because these will keep the heat in
Use hot rocks and switch them out frequently