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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
Scout, Take stock, Observe, Pick a route
Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

Nice!

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Hypothermia is often a concern in the desert.

False
True

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More people drown in the desert than die of thirst.

True
False

Slay!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

If there is a flash flood heading toward you, your best option is to:

Find a tree branch to use as a boogie board when the wave arrives
Climb a tree or get on top of a boulder
Get to higher ground and avoid being near rocks or trees

Wonderful!

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

Fantastic! 🥳

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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

Absolutely right! 👍

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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

Roll down your shirt sleeves and pant legs to stay covered
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

Wonderful!

Not quite.

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

Mirror
Roadside flares
Flashlight

Magnificent!

Nope, sorry. 😢

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

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

Thumbs up! 👍

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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

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

Magnificent!

Not quite.

It is a myth that you can get water from:

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

Nice!

Not quite right. 😢

When you do come across water, you should:

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

Slay!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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

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

Nice job!

That was incorrect.

Heat cramps are a sign that:

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

Magnificent!

Not quite right. 😢

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

All of these
In caves or holes
Under rocks

Way to go!

I'm afraid that wasn't it. 😔

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

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

Right on the money!

Uh-oh. That was incorrect. 😔

The symptoms of heat exhaustion include:

Weakness
Vomiting or nausea
All of these
Dizziness
Headaches

Excellent!

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

Marvelous!

Doh! 🤬

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
Desert spiny lizard
Gila monster

Nice going!

Hmm, I don't think so. 😔

What is a good method to stay warm at night?

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

Excellent!

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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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