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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:

Sit, Take stock, Organize, Patience
Stop, Think, Observe, Plan
Scout, Take stock, Observe, Pick a route

Was that too easy for you?

Not quite right. 😢

Hypothermia is often a concern in the desert.

True
False

Thumbs up! 👍

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

More people drown in the desert than die of thirst.

True
False

Fantastic! 🥳

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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

You're doing great!

Doh! 🤬

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
Shiny black body with a red "hourglass" marking on the abdomen
Brown and hairy with white stripes

Bravo!

Not quite right. 😢

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.

True
False

That's great!

That was incorrect.

It’s hot! The best thing to do with your clothes is:

Roll down your shirt sleeves and pant legs to stay covered
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

Super!

Nope, sorry. 😢

What emergency kit item also makes a perfect signal for rescuers?

Mirror
Flashlight
Roadside flares

Thumbs up! 👍

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

The smartest time of day to travel in the desert is:

Morning and evening
Throughout the night when it is coolest
Throughout the day so you can see

Absolutely right! 👍

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

If you’ve run out of water, what should you look for to find some?

Birds and insects
North-facing canyons
Water-loving, broad-leafed trees
All of these

Hooray! 🥳

That was incorrect.

It is a myth that you can get water from:

A solar still built in the sand
Digging around the roots of broad-leafed trees
Following birds
Cutting open a cactus

Sweet!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

When you do come across water, you should:

Drink as much as possible to replenish your body
Avoid drinking any right away, and instead store it for later
Drink a small amount and carry the rest with you

That's right!

Not quite right. 😢

Once you’ve chosen a direction to travel, you want to hike:

As slow as you need to so you don’t overexert yourself
As quickly as your legs will carry you
By running from shady spot to shady spot

Was that too easy for you?

Doh! 🤬

Heat cramps are a sign that:

Your body is low on iron
Your body is low on salt
Your body low on sugar

Spot on! 🥳

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

Where is the most likely place you'll find dangerous animals like snakes, scorpions or centipedes?

All of these
Under rocks
In caves or holes

Excellent!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

You want to avoid eating much in the desert. Why?

Food attracts predators like snakes and scorpions
The more you eat, the thirstier you become
You're more likely to vomit if you eat

Hooray! 🥳

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

The symptoms of heat exhaustion include:

Headaches
Dizziness
Weakness
Vomiting or nausea
All of these

Hooray! 🥳

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

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
Shovel, extra water, extra fuel
An extra quart of oil, a tire repair kit, sand ladders

Nice going!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

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 iguana
Desert spiny lizard

Good work!

That was incorrect.

What is a good method to stay warm at night?

Sleep in a shelter, under trees, or brush because these will keep the heat in
All of these
Use hot rocks and switch them out frequently

Sensational!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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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:

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:

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?

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:

What emergency kit item also makes a perfect signal for rescuers?

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:

Once you’ve chosen a direction to travel, you want to hike:

Heat cramps are a sign that:

Where is the most likely place you'll find dangerous animals like snakes, scorpions or centipedes?

You want to avoid eating much in the desert. Why?

The symptoms of heat exhaustion include:

3 important things to have in your vehicle to avoid being stuck in the desert are:

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?

What is a good method to stay warm at night?

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