Winter Survival Quiz
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Winter is here. How prepared are you for what it may throw at you? Take this quiz as an opportunity to test your Winter Survival Intelligence. A quiz is a learning tool, so the answers are provided, some with explanations. Now … get a hot drink, put your feet up in front of the fire and check your prowess when it comes to winter weather. Every completed quiz will be entered for a chance at a fabulous prize!
- 1.
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- A.
Car radio
- B.
TV
- C.
NOAA Weather Radio (w/good batteries)
- D.
Internet
- 2.
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- A.
Columbia wear
- B.
Multiple Layers of loose fitting, light weight, warm clothing
- C.
A solar blanket
- D.
Single layer, heavyweight, bulky clothing
- 3.
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Hypothermia is:- A.
A cold needle
- B.
A mild form of the Alaskan flu
- C.
A potentially fatal lowering of a person’s body temperature
- D.
Ice crystals in a person's skin tissue
- 4.
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- A.
Give them a warm (non-alcoholic) beverage
- B.
Let them nap
- C.
Take off any wet clothing
- D.
Wrap them in a dry sleeping bag, blanket, etc.
- 5.
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- A.
Rub snow on the area
- B.
Don’t worry about it, when you warm up, you’ll be fine
- C.
Massage the area
- D.
Warm up the area with soft heat or warm water
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What should you have on hand when a winter storm strikes?- A.
Flashlight & radio with extra batteries
- B.
Extra food & water
- C.
Special needs supplies (medications) and a first aid kit
- D.
All of the above
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What is NOT wind chill?- A.
A thermometer reading in degrees Fahrenheit
- B.
A measurement by which to determine wind damage that is temperature related
- C.
How cold the wind makes exposed flesh feel
- D.
A special at the local ice cream shop
- 8.
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- A.
Stay in your car
- B.
Run the heater every 10 minutes
- C.
Keep the tail pipe clear of snow
- D.
Tie a bright, colorful cloth on your antenna
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If traveling when a Winter storm may occur, you should:- A.
Notify people of your destination route & expected time of arrival
- B.
Make sure to have extra warm clothing, boots a Winter survival kit with you
- C.
Remember to charge your cell phone & keep it charged while driving
- D.
All of the above
- 10.
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- A.
An ice axe
- B.
Corn chips
- C.
A solar blanket
- 11.
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- A.
A wallet
- B.
A knife
- C.
A line and fish hook
- 12.
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- A.
A rope
- B.
Flares
- C.
A flashlight
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