CORE Outdoor Safety and Survival Skills 5

Question 1

What is the minimum safe distance from a lightning strike zone when caught in an open field with no shelter?

Accepted Answer

Crouch low on the balls of your feet with feet together and hands over ears

Answer

The lightning crouch—feet together on the balls of your feet, crouching low, hands over ears—minimizes ground contact and your profile while reducing risk from ground current.

Question 2

Which of the following plants is considered a reliable emergency water source in North America?

Accepted Answer

Cattail roots and stems

Answer

Cattails found in marshes and wetlands provide edible roots, shoots, and pollen, and the habitat itself indicates surface water nearby, making them a reliable survival resource.

Question 3

What is the recommended minimum distance to camp from water sources to protect both wildlife and water quality?

Accepted Answer

200 feet

Answer

Leave No Trace principles recommend camping at least 200 feet (about 70 steps) from lakes and streams to protect water quality and wildlife habitat.

Question 4

When administering CPR to an unresponsive adult in a wilderness setting, what is the correct chest compression rate?

Accepted Answer

100–120 compressions per minute

Answer

Current American Heart Association guidelines specify 100–120 chest compressions per minute for adult CPR, approximately the tempo of the song 'Stayin' Alive.'

Question 5

What does 'Leave No Trace' principle 'Dispose of Waste Properly' require for human solid waste in the backcountry?

Accepted Answer

Bury waste in a cathole 6–8 inches deep at least 200 feet from water, trails, and camps

Answer

Leave No Trace requires burying human waste in a cathole 6–8 inches deep, at least 200 feet from water sources, trails, and campsites to prevent water contamination and disease.

CORE - Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education Practice Test

CORE - Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education Practice Test

CORE Outdoor Safety and Survival Skills 5