CORE Outdoor Safety and Survival Skills 2

Question 1

When lost in the wilderness, what does the acronym STOP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

Answer

STOP (Stop, Think, Observe, Plan) is the survival acronym that helps lost individuals avoid panic and make rational decisions.

Question 2

Which type of water source is generally considered the safest to drink without treatment in a wilderness survival situation?

Accepted Answer

Collected rainwater

Answer

Collected rainwater is generally the cleanest source since it hasn't contacted ground contaminants, though all wild water should ideally be treated.

Question 3

What is the universal distress signal for someone in need of rescue?

Accepted Answer

Three of any signal (fires, whistle blasts, flashes)

Answer

Three of any signal—three fires, three whistle blasts, or three flashes—is the universally recognized distress signal.

Question 4

In cold weather survival, the greatest danger of wet clothing is that it increases heat loss by approximately how much compared to dry clothing?

Accepted Answer

20 times

Answer

Wet clothing loses insulating value and conducts heat away from the body approximately 20 times faster than dry clothing.

Question 5

When building an emergency shelter, which location should you AVOID?

Accepted Answer

A dry creek bed or ravine

Answer

Dry creek beds and ravines are flood-prone and channel cold air at night, making them dangerous shelter locations.

CORE - Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education Practice Test