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1  What does the term "suitable pitch" refer to?
 

2  True or False:  The largest bird in North America is the  bald eagle?
 

3  True or False:  A south wind in the winter usually indicates a winter storm is approaching.
 

4  What is a "fall line"?
 

5  What is a "noggin"?
 

6  True or False:  Lofty clouds usually indicate good weather.
 

7  "Quicksand" is usually incapable of supporting the weight of a person or animal, what is it?
 

8  True or False:  White gas burns hotter than kerosene.
 

9  Believe it or not, a particular color attracts mosquitoes - it is: a) green, b) blue, c) red?
 

10 If the smoke from your campfire hugs the ground, what should you prepare for?
 

11 What is the "helve" of an axe?
 

12 What is a "haversack"?
 

13 Which down sleeping bag construction is the warmest, box tube or slant tube?
 

14 Where are "cardinal points" found?
 

15 Why is it necessary to have an "air flow cushion" around your camp stove?
 

16 What is "baffling"?
 

17 Where is the bow of a canoe located: a) front, b) rear, c) right side?
 

18 Give the location of the "starboard" side of a canoe.
 

19 What is the chief cause of exposure deaths?
 

20 True or False:  "Queen Anne's lace" is another name for the wild carrot.
 

21 Dew appears when: a) the atmosphere is dry, b) the atmosphere is moist, c) a storm is imminent?
 

22 True or False: In fair weather, air currents drift up hillsides in the afternoon.
 

23 What is a "toque"?
 

24 True or False:  Frostbite is directly related to wind-chill.
 

25 A "baffled foot" can be found on: a) a ski binding, b) a hiking boot, c) a sleeping bag?
 

26 Under what circumstances is a slightly bow-heavy canoe actually preferable?
 

27 "PMA" has often been credited for its ability to keep ski-packers warm, what is it?
 

28 What is "bannock"?
 

29 What is the result of incomplete combustion?
 

30 True or False:  Eating chocolate tends to make you thirsty.
 

31 A heavy morning dew indicates: a) rain is approaching, b) good weather, c) nothing?
 

32 What is a "pudding stick"?
 

33 True or False: A singing mosquito usually doesn't carry disease.
 

34 A wind from what direction is a likely indication of a storm?
 

35 True or False: Molasses can serve as a mild laxative.
 

36 On a topographic map, what does each contour line represent?
 

37 True or False: Purple or blackish seeds on grasses may be indicative of a toxic fungus.
 

38 True or False: Alcohol should never be used on a poison ivy rash.
 

39 What is the name for the suction created within an overturned canoe?
 

40 What are the two "vices" which can make it more difficult to adjust to high altitudes?
 

41 What should be assumed about any fruit which  contains five sections or divisions?
 

42 How far should your water source be from your latrine?
 

43 What is your body trying to do when you shiver?
 

44 Who takes command of the canoe in "white water", the bowman or the sternman?
 

45 What should be done to ice before using it as a source of drinking water?
 

46 True or False:  If you wear a hat, your hands and feet will stay warmer?
 

47 What direction lies 90 degrees east of north: a) south, b) west, c) east.
 

48 A splatter shield can also be used as a ______?
 

49 True or False: Flour has greater thickening power than cornstarch?
 

50 What animal is known as the "monarch of the forest"?
 

51 A true insect has how many legs: a) Four, b) Six, c) Eight?
 

52 What is a "dingle stick" used for?
 

53 True or False: Body heat should be applied directly to a frostbitten area.
 

54 True or False: Acorns from the white oak and pin oak must always be cooked.
 

55 True or False: If you hang your food high in a tree, you are probably in bear country.
 

56 True or False: Contrary to what you might think, eggs keep quite well on a camping trip.
 

57 True or False: All wild berries are safe to eat.
 

58 What is a "beeline"?
 

59 What is "obsidian"?
 

60 You think you have been spotted by a search plane, how do you know the pilot has seen your signal?
 

61 True or False: Proteins are necessary to maintain and repair the body condition.
 

62 True or False: Condensation on the wall of a tent is less likely to occur on a breezy night.
 

63 True or False: Dotted lines on National Forest maps symbolize trails.
 

64 What should be done before you store your camp stove?
 

65 True or False: Longitudes run east and west.
 

66 True or False: Chiggers tunnel into your flesh to lay their eggs.
 

67 "Fool's Gold" is another name for: a) quartz, b) iron pyrite, c) magnesium?
 

68 True or False: A "col" is a cave.
 

69 What is the primary danger which exists in eating wild plants found near civilization?
 

70 Someone has been hit by lightning, what is the usual first aid procedure?
 

71 True or False: Chewing gum will stop dehydration.
 

72 Name the highest waterfall in the United States.
 

73 True or False: Dirty socks increase the chance of blisters.
 

74 The black bear has: a) a black nose, b) a brown nose, c) a gray nose?
 

75 What is likely to occur if the trees are showing the undersides of their leaves?
 

76 Eating snow causes: a) hypothermia, b) loss of body heat, c) dehydration?
 

77 True or False: Trail-snacking is important to maintain body energy levels.
 

78 What can you use to test a camp stove for a fuel leak?
 

79 Darkening of the urine may be a sign of: a) frostbite, b) hypothermia, c) dehydration?
 

80 True or False: Open cell foam sleep pads absorb moisture.
 

81 What is the first rule to remember in a survival situation?
 

82 Your campfire should be fed from: a) the windward side, b) it makes no difference, c) the lee side?
 

83 True or False: Natural odors become stronger during a low pressure front or area?
 

84 Name the longest continuously marked footpath in the world.
 

85 To ensure effective navigation, what two items are essential?
 

86 How many tablespoons equal one-half cup: a) six, b) eight, c) ten?
 

87 Drinking alcohol increases the body's rate of:  a) hydration, b) dehydration, c) metabolism?
 

88 In avalanche country, the most dangerous route to travel is ________?
 

89 Are short canoes faster than long canoes?
 

90 What type of tongue is preferable on a hiking boot?
 

91 What imported brass pack stove is known for its
dependability and roaring flame?
 

92 True or False: Home dried food tends to be lacking in nutrients.
 

93 Poison ivy berries are what color: a) red, b) white, c) green?
 

94 In a fast current, the most hazardous wading route is ___________?
 

95 You see a flash of lightning and count to ten before hearing thunder, how far away is the storm?
 

96 True or False: Clothing that is too tight will actually keep you warmer in the cold.
 

97 A cumulonimbus cloud is also known as a: a) hail pocket, b) wall cloud, c) thunderhead?
 

98 What do nimbostratus clouds usually indicate?
 

99 What does a ring around the moon indicate?
 

100 What is the first symptom of frostbite?
 

101 What weather disturbance is indicated by clouds tinged with red that float high at sunset?
 

102 True or False: You should keep to the upstream side of your canoe if it capsizes.
 

103 What does "GORP" stand for?
 

104 On what side of a tree is the bark usually the thickest?
 

105 True or False: A frostbitten area should NEVER be rubbed.
 

106 If you are attacked by a bear, you should: a) play dead, b) run, c) climb a tree?

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