Do you possess a wealth of knowledge about nature, or are you considering becoming a wilderness guide? This quiz will assess your understanding of our natural environment and provide all the necessary information.
What is the most vital component for humans to survive in the wild?
Water
Food
Fire
Shelter
Water
The human body needs at least 2 quarts of water per day to function correctly. Going without water for even one day poses a severe risk in the wild, but for humans, the maximum amount of time before dehydration results in death is three days.
Which of the following cases should you never interact with when looking for food in the wild?
Worms and Grub
Brightly Colored Insects
Fish
Birds
Brightly Colored Insects
Making sure you know right from wrong is the most critical aspect of safe outdoor eating recommendations. Birds, fish, and worms are typically safe bets, while brightly colored insects generally are not a good idea.
How can you determine the distance of an approaching storm when trying to survive in the wilderness?
By the dryness or dampness of the soil
By the length of the lightning bolt
By the amount of time between lightning and thunder
By the presence or absence of insects
By the amount of time between lightning and thunder
Try counting the seconds between a lightning strike and a thunderclap to estimate how far away a storm is from you. You can roughly calculate the distance in miles between you and the storm by dividing that number by five.
What kind of bear is distinguished by a prominent shoulder hump?
Sun Bear
American Black Bear
Asiatic Black Bear
Grizzly Bear
Grizzly Bear
The large shoulder hump is a large muscle that distinguishes grizzly and brown bears from other species. Their forelimbs are propelled through daily activities by this distinguishing muscle.
A highly successful manufacturer of outdoor recreation gear is The North Face. What national park features a stylized representation of a famous granite dome as part of its logo?
Yellowstone
Grand Teton
Yosemite
Zion
Yosemite
Half Dome, a granite dome at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, is stylized in the North Face logo.
What should you do first to aid someone who is bleeding?
Administer Pain Relief Medication
Apply Direct Pressure
Clean Debris From The Wound
Make a tourniquet
Apply Direct Pressure
Applying direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth, tissue, or piece of gauze is the first step in helping someone who is bleeding.
A company called Leave No Trace works to promote environmental protection and outdoor recreation by conducting studies, educating the public, and launching campaigns. Which of the following is NOT one of Leave No Trace’s seven guiding principles?
Only Take Home Special Artifacts
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Plan Ahead & Prepare
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Only Take Home Special Artifacts
Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, and Be Considerate of Other Visitors are the seven principles of Leave No Trace.
What kind of natural landmarks can be found close to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks?
Rainbow Bridge
Denali
Jackson Hole
Shark Valley
Jackson Hole
While Denali is in Alaska, Rainbow Bridge is in southern Utah, and Shark Valley is in Florida, Jackson Hole is in western Wyoming.
In which Mustelidae member is this image displayed?
Otter
Weasel
Mink
Marten
Marten
Martens are tiny, bushy-tailed members of the Mustelidae family. Their fur ranges in color from light yellow to dark brown, and they have large paws with retractable claws.
Which of the following varieties of wild mushrooms should NOT be eaten?
Oyster
False Morels
Sulphur Shelf
Hen-of-the-Woods
False Morels
Some mushrooms, like hen-of-the-woods, oysters, and sulfur shelf, are safe to eat, but many others can have serious adverse health effects, even death. The death cap, false morels, and Conocybe filaris are just a few examples of varieties to avoid. As a result, it’s crucial to know what you’re looking for.
What insect can be used to determine the outdoor temperature?
Crickets
Ants
Wasps
Beetles
Crickets
Yes, it’s accurate to indicate the outside temperature from the chirps of a cricket. They chirp louder and faster as the temperature rises and less loudly and slowly as the temperature drops.
Of the following, which does NOT belong to the squirrel family?
Chipmunks
Ferrets
Marmots
Prairie Dogs
Ferrets
The family Sciuridae includes numerous small and medium-sized rodents and squirrels. The Sciuridae family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, flying squirrels, and prairie dogs.
What typical berry leaves and roots work well as a diarrhea treatment?
Blackberry
Blueberry
Strawberry
Raspberry
Blackberry
Blackberries have medicinal qualities hidden in their roots and leaves and are delicious! The leaves can be used as a mouthwash to treat thrush, stop diarrhea, and control menstruation.
What subfamily of birds do swallows, martins, and saw-wings all belong to?
Anserinae
Hirundinidae
Accipitrinae
Buteoninae
Hirundinidae
Martins swallows, and saw-wings are all members of the Hirundinidae subfamily of birds. There are members of this family of passerine birds on every continent, including Antarctica.
As reported by the National Park Foundation, how many locations in the US have “National Park” as a part of their official name?
54
33
62
103
62
There are 62 National Park Foundation system locations with “National Park” in their full name. These include both natural settings and historical places that showcase the rich history of our country.
What is the federal government’s average park ranger salary, according to data gathered in 2018?
$47,900
96,430
$28,675
$69,395
$69,395
The 71st most popular job in the US in 2018 was a park ranger. Government. The number of park rangers employed in 2018 was 3,663, and the median pay was $69,395. The highest-paid park ranger in 2018 earned $187,000, though.
What commonly hunted animal has “Meleagris” as its scientific name?
Turkey
Moose
Duck
Deer
Turkey
The scientific name for the turkey is Meleagris, a large bird. A fleshy wattle distinguishes this traditional Thanksgiving food.
The well-known American outdoor clothing brand Patagonia, Inc. What famous mountain’s outline appears in the Patagonia logo?
K2
Matterhorn
Fitz Roy
Kinabalu
Fitz Roy
An outline of Mount Fitz Roy, a mountain in Patagonia that lies on the border between Chile and Argentina, can be seen on the logo for Patagonia, Inc.
Which mountain range in the United States is most closely linked to the growth of wilderness guides as a profession?
Rocky Mountains
Adirondack Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Smoky Mountains
Adirondack Mountains
In the Adirondack Mountains of New York State, wilderness guides first established the use of their skills as a widely recognized and well-paid profession.
What is the United States’ largest National Park?
Denali
Acadia
Gates of the Arctic
Wrangell–St. Elias
Wrangell–St. Elias
The largest national park in the nation is Wrangell-St. Elias is located in Alaska. It has over 8 million acres Denali and Gates of the Arctic National Parks are ranked second and third, respectively.
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