APES Survival Exam
what direction should a shelter be faced in the arctic?
with the wind
name the color of the poisonous fungus in the arctic
yellowish red
how many drops of iodine should be used in every quart of water to purify water?
3
how often should a tourniquet be loosened?
10-15 seconds every 20 minutes
how long can man usually survive without water
3 days
by ____ PM, the jungle is too dark for travel
5:00
the faraday cage applies to which type of storm?
Electrical/ Lightning
tornadoes usually travel in which direction?
NE
what is the standard universal, three letter distress call?
SOS
snow blindness is caused by what?
reflection of sun on snow
what is the most common storm found in survival situations
Thunderstorms
When hiking one should consider ones physical condition
True
besides wool and coal, what provides a good source of fuel?
animal hides
do not eat plants that have a ________ taste
bitter
Name three examples of standard sources of food in the wild
blueberries, walnuts, rice
in the arctic, food is best prepared in what manner?
boiled/cooked
what gas kills most people in shelters?
carbon monoxide
Snow blindness is cured by what?
complete darkness
this plant is common in thickens and its bean like pods are not edible. they are short and have detachable hairs that get caught in the skin to cause irritation.
cowitch
what direction should one usually travel when following a stream?
downstream
this is often caused by impure drinking water or food if very likely to occur in the jungle . it can be avoided by purifying supplies before ingesting them
dysentry
Alaska has the coldest temperatures in the U.S
false
CO(Carbon Monoxide) gas has an odor
false
a beard will help keep your face warm
false
a beard will help you keep your face warm in arctic survival
false
a frozen part of the body should be treated with ice and snow
false
alaska has the coldest temperatures in the U.S
false
compass directions should be followed exactly and never alter your course in the tropics, except around lakes
false
insects are only a real problem in the jungle, not the rainforest
false
it is the best to not stay at the crash site
false
most people in survival situations survive
false
strength of a shelter is of minor concern in shelter construction
false
the jungle is high, with a very thick canopy
false
there are numerous poisonous plants in the arctic
false
ticks can cause yellow fever
false
tight face masks are good protection
false
tight shoes help keep ones feet warm in the arctic
false
you can freeze to death as you sleep
false
your worst enemy in the jungle is a poisonous snake
false
if you have no cooking pot, food can be baked in several layers of __________ and burying it in hot ash
green leaves
A bolt of lightning will strike _____ or ________ objects
isolated, lone
what is the most often used shelter in the arctic called?
lean-to
In white water rafting it is advisable to wear a ____________ and even a _____________
lifejacket, helmet
what is the best to mark one's trail with or to leave a message at the crash site?
lipstick
getting __________ or __________ is where most survival experiences begin
lost, isolated
bulldogs are another name for what?
mooseflies
what is the number two responsibility one should do in survival situations?
plan
When approached by a grizzly bear, what is a good way to survive?
play dead
the liver of what animal in the arctic is poisonous?
polar bears
The #1 major rule of survival is to stay what?
positive/calm
It is wise to ___ huts and water that have been abandoned by natives
skip over
snow goggles are best made for what?
snow blindness
having fry ______ and _______ in good condition are sometimes the only ticket one has to get out of the bush and back to civilization
socks, feet
how should chiggers be removed?
sterile knife point
The _________________ is a slender, woody vine bearing ball-shaped fruits about two inches in diameter and contains one of the deadliest poisons known
strychnos
in emergencies, two groups of jungle insects can form a nourishing food source. These insects are
termites and beetle grubs
Wind Protection is a factor that one must consider in shelter construction
true
a frozen part of the body should be warmed gradually
true
a man can survive for weeks in the jungle with safety if he will avoid panic and use his head
true
a signal should be kept going at all times
true
a sleeping bag should not be placed directly on snow or ice
true
as one walks, one should mark his trail
true
avoid the banks of rivers and streams when picking a campsite
true
dry socks usually mean better success in survival
true
dry socks usually mean better success in the wild
true
fish should always be boiled
true
gangreen often follows frostbite
true
generally, wild animals do not bother you if you do not bother them
true
good food and good water are plentiful in the jungle if you know where to look for them
true
if one is to survive, one must maintain a high morale and faith in the idea that you will survive
true
in any survival situation one should think before he acts
true
in the typical wild below the arctic circle, one should walk down stream with the current
true
it is good to wear only one thick layer of clothing over a single insulation layer to stay warm in the arctic
true
never touch cold metal with your bare hands
true
old sea ice is milky and new ice is blue
true
one should travel by day and rest by night
true
plenty of sleep is an asset in the arctic
true
shock often accompanies pain or bleeding
true
sleeping bag should not be placed directly on snow or ice
true
sweet potatoes can be found growing in the wild
true
the heavy growth of foliage in the jungle typically ends about a foot above the ground where one can often peer underneath
true
the jungle is more closed and dark compared to the rain forest
true
the worst arctic pest is the mosquito
true
typically, anything monkeys eat, man can eat
true
when sapling a new food, just eat a small portion
true
when there is snow and ice in the arctic, snow goggles should be worn at all times
true
wind protection is a factor that one must consider in shelter construction
true
halizone tablets are often used as a ______ purifier
water
name three examples of more exotic sources of food in the wild
willow, birch, cottonwood