
You're stranded by yourself in a desert with very few supplies. Do you have what it takes to make it out alive? Take our desert survival quiz to find out!
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๐ต 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.

True
False
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
Find a tree branch to use as a boogie board when the wave arrives
Climb a tree or get on top of a boulder
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
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
Itโs 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
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:

Throughout the night when it is coolest
Throughout the day so you can see
Morning and evening
If youโve run out of water, what should you look for to find some?

All of these
North-facing canyons
Water-loving, broad-leafed trees
Birds and insects
It is a myth that you can get water from:

Cutting open a cactus
Following birds
Digging around the roots of broad-leafed trees
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 youโve chosen a direction to travel, you want to hike:

By running from shady spot to shady spot
As slow as you need to so you donโt overexert yourself
As quickly as your legs will carry you
Heat cramps are a sign that:

Your body low on sugar
Your body is low on iron
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
All of these
Under rocks
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
The symptoms of heat exhaustion include:

Headaches
Weakness
Vomiting or nausea
Dizziness
All of these
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?

Gila monster
Desert spiny lizard
Desert iguana
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
11 Comments
11/20
I got 11 out of 20.
Same!
I got 8 out of 20!
You knew a few of the answers, but the purpose of this quiz was to create awareness that most people do not know the basics of desert survival, and you are one of the people we are looking to help! Be sure to study your basic desert survival info and learn a bit more, because you never know when youโll need the information.
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16/20, wait I would actually survive if I was stranded in the desert?!?!!
20/20!!!
8/20 Welp, I failed to survive!
You got 11 out of 20!
Congratulations, if you were in a desert survival situation you would have your priorities in check. You would be level headed and you would likely know exactly what to do to maintain your health, safety, and mental state. Obviously there is more to survival than what we covered in this quiz, but itโs a good start.
Share this quiz with your friends and family, itโs crucial that they are made aware of this information! You got 11 out of 20!
Congratulations, if you were in a desert survival situation you would have your priorities in check. You would be level headed and you would likely know exactly what to do to maintain your health, safety, and mental state. Obviously there is more to survival than what we covered in this quiz, but itโs a good start.
Share this quiz with your friends and family, itโs crucial that they are made aware of this information!
Very nice questions
16 / 20
I survived