Do you think you're an expert when it comes to surviving in the Alaskan wilderness? It's time to find out! Take this trivia quiz and discover if you're a survival expert of a survival novice.
Question 1/12
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Before embarking on a wilderness trip or day hike, it's most important to...
Study your maps carefully
Inform someone as to where you will be
Check the weather forecast
All of the above
Question 2/12
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If lost in the Alaskan wilderness, what is the first thing you should do?
Find shelter
Scream for help
Locate water
Sit down, relax, collect your thoughts
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Why is a wristwatch an important piece of cold-weather gear?
It can help you to start a fire
It can help you calculate the remaining hours of daylight
It can serve as a makeshift compass
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If you must spend the night in the mountains, where should you seek shelter?
On the top of the mountain
In the valley
Somewhere in between
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If you feel cold, should you refrain from drinking cold water?
Yes
No
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Which is a symptom of mild hypothermia?
Poor coordination
Itchy skin
Blurry vision
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What's the best food to eat to keep warm?
Red meat
Butter
Granola
Question 8/12
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What's the first thing you should do if forced to spend a night outside in bad weather?
Build a shelter
Start a fire
Find food
Question 9/12
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True or false: If you encounter a grizzly bear, do not run, stand your ground and avoid eye contact.
True
False
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Which is a dangerous Alaskan plant to avoid when foraging?
Elderberries
Baneberries
Cloudberries
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What is the most certain way to make sure suspect water is pure and safely disinfected?
Boil it
Put some pine needles in it
Cool it down
Question 12/12
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How much water should the average adult drink per day?
1 gallon
2 gallons
Less than a quart
We wouldn't book that one way flight to Alaska just yet! Though you might have a great deal of common sense, you're not well versed on how to survive in the rough wilderness of Alaska. Fret not, with a little time and studying, you'll learn what it takes to survive in this wild state.
C+, Alaskan Survival Novice
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You possess a great deal of Alaskan survival knowledge, but you're not an expert just yet! Though you have a strong handle on what it takes to survive in the wilderness of Alaska and are clearly gifted with logic/common sense, you're not quite ready to book that one way flight. In a few more months, we know you'll be a full on expert!
B+, Alaskan Survival Knowledge
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You are a full fledged Alaskan survival expert! Not only do you have the mental fortitude and prowess to survive in Alaska, but you possess the practical skills/knowledge necessary for life in many parts of this diverse state. Go ahead and book that one way ticket, we know you've got what it takes to live in this state for the long haul!
A+, Alaskan Survival Expert
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Right!
1
Before embarking on a wilderness trip or day hike, it's most important to...
Study your maps carefully
Inform someone as to where you will be
Check the weather forecast
All of the above
2
If lost in the Alaskan wilderness, what is the first thing you should do?
Find shelter
Scream for help
Locate water
Sit down, relax, collect your thoughts
3
Why is a wristwatch an important piece of cold-weather gear?
It can help you to start a fire
It can help you calculate the remaining hours of daylight
It can serve as a makeshift compass
4
If you must spend the night in the mountains, where should you seek shelter?
On the top of the mountain
In the valley
Somewhere in between
5
If you feel cold, should you refrain from drinking cold water?
Yes
No
6
Which is a symptom of mild hypothermia?
Poor coordination
Itchy skin
Blurry vision
7
What's the best food to eat to keep warm?
Red meat
Butter
Granola
8
What's the first thing you should do if forced to spend a night outside in bad weather?
Build a shelter
Start a fire
Find food
9
True or false: If you encounter a grizzly bear, do not run, stand your ground and avoid eye contact.
True
False
10
Which is a dangerous Alaskan plant to avoid when foraging?
Elderberries
Baneberries
Cloudberries
11
What is the most certain way to make sure suspect water is pure and safely disinfected?
Boil it
Put some pine needles in it
Cool it down
12
How much water should the average adult drink per day?
1 gallon
2 gallons
Less than a quart
