Unit 8 Quiz for Alabama Hunter Education

What is the number one cause of outdoor fatalities? A. Hypothermia B. Falls C. Snakebites D. Accidental Shooting

A. Hypothermia

You get lost and find yourself in survival mode. Your priorities are shelter, fire, and: A. Signal B. Water C. Food D. Blanket

A. Signal

Which material provides warmth even when wet? A. Wool B. Cotton C. Polypropylene D.Nylon

A. Wool

Which of the following is a proper way to treat heat stroke? A. Put the victim in a ice-bath B. Get the victim to a hospital immediately C. Place ice packs under the victim's arms. D. Fan the victim until he or she begins to shiver

B. Get the victim to a hospital immediately

What is the correct treatment for first-degree and second-degree burns with closed blisters? A. Immerse in ice B. Immerse in cold water C. Cover with Butter D. Wrap with loosing, dry dressing.

B. Immerse in cold water

A compass always points to: A. The North Pole B. Magnetic North C. True North D. 0 Degree Declination

B. Magnetic North

True north and Magnetic North are not the same. The difference between them is called: A. Deflection B. Orienteering C. Declination D. Elevation

C. Declination

You get lost and need shelter. What should you do first? A. Begin cutting long straight saplings. B. Begin looking for food. C. Look for a natural shelter D. Gather limbs and brush.

C. Look for a natural shelter

What is the international emergency signal for distress? A. Flashing a mirror B. Marking an X in the snow, grass, or sand. C. Signaling with a whistle D. Three repeat of any signal

D. Three repeat of any signal