APES Survival Exam

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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


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