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
Stop, Think, Observe, Plan
Sit, Take stock, Organize, Patience
Hypothermia is often a concern in the desert.
More people drown in the desert than die of thirst.
If there is a flash flood heading toward you, your best option is to:
Get to higher ground and avoid being near rocks or trees
Climb a tree or get on top of a boulder
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?
Brown and hairy with white stripes
White or cream colored with very long legs
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.
It’s hot! The best thing to do with your clothes is:
Wet down your clothes with water to help cool down
Take off your shirt and tie it around your head and neck to keep cool
Roll down your shirt sleeves and pant legs to stay covered
What emergency kit item also makes a perfect signal for rescuers?
Mirror
Flashlight
Roadside flares
The smartest time of day to travel in the desert is:
If you’ve run out of water, what should you look for to find some?
It is a myth that you can get water from:
When you do come across water, you should:
Drink a small amount and carry the rest with you
Drink as much as possible to replenish your body
Avoid drinking any right away, and instead store it for later
Once you’ve chosen a direction to travel, you want to hike:
By running from shady spot to shady spot
As quickly as your legs will carry you
As slow as you need to so you don’t overexert yourself
Heat cramps are a sign that:
Your body is low on iron
Your body low on sugar
Your body is low on salt
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?
The more you eat, the thirstier you become
Food attracts predators like snakes and scorpions
You're more likely to vomit if you eat
The symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
Dizziness
Headaches
Vomiting or nausea
All of these
Weakness
3 important things to have in your vehicle to avoid being stuck in the desert are:
A spare tire, a tire jack, a GPS device
An extra quart of oil, a tire repair kit, sand ladders
Shovel, extra water, extra fuel
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?
Gila monster
Desert spiny lizard
Desert iguana
What is a good method to stay warm at night?
All of these
Use hot rocks and switch them out frequently
Sleep in a shelter, under trees, or brush because these will keep the heat in
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