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!
Car radio
TV
NOAA Weather Radio (w/good batteries)
Internet
Columbia wear
Multiple Layers of loose fitting, light weight, warm clothing
A solar blanket
Single layer, heavyweight, bulky clothing
A cold needle
A mild form of the Alaskan flu
A potentially fatal lowering of a person’s body temperature
Ice crystals in a person's skin tissue
Give them a warm (non-alcoholic) beverage
Let them nap
Take off any wet clothing
Wrap them in a dry sleeping bag, blanket, etc.
Rub snow on the area
Don’t worry about it, when you warm up, you’ll be fine
Massage the area
Warm up the area with soft heat or warm water
Flashlight & radio with extra batteries
Extra food & water
Special needs supplies (medications) and a first aid kit
All of the above
A thermometer reading in degrees Fahrenheit
A measurement by which to determine wind damage that is temperature related
How cold the wind makes exposed flesh feel
A special at the local ice cream shop
Stay in your car
Run the heater every 10 minutes
Keep the tail pipe clear of snow
Tie a bright, colorful cloth on your antenna
Notify people of your destination route & expected time of arrival
Make sure to have extra warm clothing, boots a Winter survival kit with you
Remember to charge your cell phone & keep it charged while driving
All of the above
An ice axe
Corn chips
A solar blanket
A wallet
A knife
A line and fish hook
A rope
Flares
A flashlight
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