Winter Survival Quiz

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1. Hypothermia is:

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ANSWER: A POTENTIALLY FATAL LOWERING OF A PERSON'S BODY TEMPERATURE

…The weather doesn’t have to be severe for a person to experience hypothermia. +30 - +50 degrees are temperatures where hypothermia most frequently occurs. Elderly people are at a high risk of hypothermia even when it is warmer.

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Winter Survival Quiz - Quiz

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,... see moreput 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! see less

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2. What should you have on hand when a winter storm strikes?

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ANSWER: ALL OF THE ABOVE

...Be Prepared!

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3. If traveling when a Winter storm may occur, you should:

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ANSWER: ALL OF THE ABOVE

...Be Prepared! And communicate your plans. Survival is all about teamwork

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4. The best instrument to have to monitor Winter weather is:

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ANSWER: NOAA WEATHER RADIO

…An NOAA Weather radio is relatively inexpensive and as long as you have batteries for it, even if the power goes out, you will hear updates and get warnings. You could even take it in your car if needed.

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5. Which keeps you warmer when the temperature drops?

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ANSWER: MULTIPLE LAYERS OF LOOSE FITTING, LIGHT WEIGHT, WARM CLOTHING

…Multiple layers are the way to go. Why? Each layer (should be at least three) provides a different function. 1st layer is the ‘Next to the Skin’ layer & should be of a moisture management material. The 2nd layer is the ‘insulation layer’… wool (although heavy) or fleece are good choices. The 3rd layer is your ‘Water Repellant’ layer.

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6. If you suspect someone is suffering from hypothermia, what should you NOT do?

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ANSWER: LET THEM NAP

...Keeping a person awake and alert is critical in helping a person survive hypothermia. As they get sleepy, they lose the ability to be rational. By all means, do not give them alcohol as it increases the chance of hypothermia.

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7. What is the best way to treat frostbite?

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ANSWER: WARM UP THE AREA WITH SOFT HEAT OR WARM WATER

…It used to be that one was told to gradually warm frost bite by rubbing the area with snow. NOT! You want to warm the area but gently enough that a person doesn’t get burned as they may have lost all feeling to this area. Massaging or rubbing the area could cause tissue damage or gangrene. Remove wet clothing and wrap the person or immerse them in luke-warm water.
NOTE: Frost bite is really the term for extreme freezing of the skin where toes, fingers or skin become cold, numb & white or waxy in color. Frost Nip is where the skin is red and painful.

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8. What is NOT wind chill?

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ANSWER: A SPECIAL AT THE LOCAL ICE CREAM SHOP

…There may be an ice cream shop that serves Wind Chills, but for our purposes wind chill is directly connected with temperatures and wind velocity.

NOTE: Contrary to public opinion … wind chill does not have a direct affect on the ability for your car to start other than shortening the time for it to cool down.

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9. if you get stranded in your vehicle during a blizzard or severe cold is: