Winter Survival 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, 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.
The best instrument to have to monitor Winter weather is:- A.
Car radio
- B.
TV
- C.
NOAA Weather Radio (w/good batteries)
- D.
Internet
- 2.
Which keeps you warmer when the temperature drops?
- A.
Columbia wear
- B.
Multiple Layers of loose fitting, light weight, warm clothing
- C.
A solar blanket
- D.
Single layer, heavyweight, bulky clothing
- 3.
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.
If you suspect someone is suffering from hypothermia, what should you NOT do?
- 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.
What is the best way to treat frostbite?
- 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
- 6.
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
- 7.
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.
if you get stranded in your vehicle during a blizzard or severe cold is:
- 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
- 9.
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.
You get stranded in the woods during a winter storm. You fear dehydration (very common when it is cold). Which of these items would best help you get water?
- A.
An ice axe
- B.
Corn chips
- C.
A solar blanket
- 11.
You have solved the water problem but you are now very hungry. Which item would be most useful?
- A.
A wallet
- B.
A knife
- C.
A line and fish hook
- 12.
While hiking to find your way home, a blinding blizzard ascends upon you. Which of the following tools would be most helpful:
- A.
A rope
- B.
Flares
- C.
A flashlight
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.png "if you get stranded in your vehicle during a blizzard or severe cold is:")
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.png "You get stranded in the woods during a winter storm. You fear dehydration (very common when it is cold). Which of these items would best help you get water?")
.png "You have solved the water problem but you are now very hungry. Which item would be most useful?")
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