NS1-Geography and Survival Skills

Which of these statements about the continents is NOT accurate?
1. The world’s longest river and largest desert are found in Africa.
2. North America is almost totally surrounded by water.
3. Australia is the only continent that is also a country.
4. Asia is the largest continent in both size and population.
The _______ Ocean is the only ocean bordered by land on the north rather than by water.
1. Atlantic
2. Pacific
3. Arctic
4. Indian
Which of these statements about the poles and the polar regions is NOT accurate?
1. The Arctic region is much colder than the Antarctic region because it is over land instead of water.
2. On a globe, North America, Europe, and Asia are visible from the vantage point of the North Pole.
3. The Poles are the coldest places on earth and are frozen, ice-covered deserts year-round.
4. The South Pole is located in Antarctica, which is surrounded by ocean
What term is used to refer to lines running from the North Pole to the South Pole?
1. Degrees
2. Parallels
3. Longitude
4. Latitude
What term is used to refer to the angular distance north or south of the equator?
1. Meridian
2. Latitude
3. Longitude
4. Degree
The line of longitude designated as zero degrees and known as the prime meridian passes through which city?
1. Bergen, Norway
2. Lisbon, Portugal
3. Frankfurt, Germany
4. Greenwich, England
What term is used to describe the aligning or positioning of oneself or a map in relation to the surroundings?
1. Correlating
2. Orienting
3. Scaling
4. Modifying
Which of these terms is incorrectly paired with its definition?
1. Statute mile: a unit of measurement that is approximately 6,080 feet
2. Declination: an angular difference between true north and either magnetic or grid north
3. Grid north: the direction of north established by using the vertical grid lines on a map
4. Legend: an explanation of the symbols used on a map
Which of these statements about grid coordinates is NOT accurate?
1. The greater the number of digits in a grid coordinate, the greater the degree of precision of locating a point on a map.
2. The first letter of a grid coordinate represents the row designation, and the second letter is the column designation.
3. A 4-digit grid coordinate locates a point to within 1,000 meters, while an eight-digit grid coordinate locates it to within ten meters.
4. A grid coordinate contains no spaces or punctuation marks, and must contain an even number of digits.
Which of these relief indicators is correctly defined?
1. Hachures: bold lines showing large rocky outcroppings and sometimes mountain ranges and plateaus
2. Layer tinting: a shadow effect on one side of terrain features, with the darker areas indicating the steepest slopes
3. Shaded relief: different bands of colors indicating different elevation ranges
4. Form lines: dashed lines on a map without elevation numbers that give only a general idea of relief
On a topographic map, what term is used to refer to every fifth heavily drawn contour line marked with elevation?
1. Primary
2. Intermediate
3. Supplementary
4. Index
What term is used to refer to a line of high ground with changes in elevation along its top?
1. Saddle
2. Draw
3. Ridgeline
4. Cliff
What term is used to refer to a low point in the ground surrounded by higher ground in all directions?
1. Valley
2. Depression
3. Saddle
4. Draw
For which of these terrain features would the contour lines be very close together and possibly even touch?
1. Hill
2. Spur
3. Cliff
4. Cut
Which of these terms is NOT correctly defined?
1. Convex: curving inward, as the inside of a bowl
2. Concentric: having a common center
3. Benchmark: elevation marks made on rocks by surveyors
4. Contour interval: difference in elevation between adjacent contour lines
On a map, the RF (or _______ Fraction) is the ratio of map distance to ground distance.
1. Relationship
2. Regulation
3. Resection
4. Representative
In which of these steps in measuring curved-line distance has a critical step been omitted?
1. Make a mark on the straight-edged paper at the beginning point’s center of mass.
2. Make marks at short straight distances on the map as you proceed.
3. Pivot the paper to align it to the next straight portion of the distance.
4. At the ending point, use the bar scale to read the distance from the marks on the paper.
Which of these statements about pace count is NOT accurate?
1. Pace lengthens on a down-slope and shortens on an upgrade.
2. To determine pace count, you have to know how many paces it takes to walk 100 meters.
3. Putting a pebble in your pocket or tying knots in a string helps keep track of distance traveled.
4. .One natural step is about 36 inches long.
What term is used to refer to a horizontal angle measured clockwise in degrees from a north base line?
1. Declination
2. Mil
3. Azimuth
4. Grid-Magnetic (GM) Angle
What term is used to refer to an azimuth obtained by adding or subtracting 180 degrees from the azimuth, depending on the degree of the azimuth
1. Magnetic
2. Back
3. Base
4. Grid
A line from any point on the Earth’s surface to the north pole is known as _______ north.
1. magnetic
2. grid
3. true
4. geographic
The north-seeking needle of a compass points to _______ north.
1. magnetic
2. true
3. geographic
4. grid
What term is used to refer to the angular difference between true north and either magnetic or grid north?
1. Intersection
2. Convergence
3. Azimuth
4. Declination
Which of these steps in converting grid azimuths to magnetic azimuths should be completed second?
1. Draw a magnetic prong from the base of the grid-north line in the direction of the magnetic north relative to that of the grid-north line.
2. Find the value of the G-M Angle by drawing an arc from the grid line to the magnetic line.
3. From the base of the grid north line, draw a direction line at roughly a right angle from north.
4. Draw a vertical, or grid-north, line, aligning it with the vertical lines on the map.
Which of these terms is NOT correctly defined?
1. Intersection: a method of locating an unknown point by determining where the azimuths from at least two known points meet
2. Resection: a method of locating your unknown position by determining where the back azimuths from two or three locations meet
3. Field expedient: locating or plotting an unknown position from a known point by giving a direction and a distance along the direction line
4. Grid-Magnetic Angle: angular difference in direction between grid north and magnetic north, measured east or west from grid north
In what type of orienteering must all competitors visit the same 6-12 control points in the same order?
1. Cross-country
2. Score
3. Relay
4. Line
In the type of movement technique known as _______, competitors follow a compass bearing to their destination.
1. aiming off
2. direct line
3. geographic orientation
4. steering mark
In the type of movement technique known as _______, competitors move toward one side of a destination point instead of directly at it
1. aiming off
2. steering mark
3. direct line
4. attack point
In the type of movement technique known as _______, competitors select an easy-to-see object or terrain feature in the general direction of their travel.
1. direct line
2. aiming off
3. steering mark
4. geographic orientation
In the type of movement known as _______, competitors keep their maps oriented as they travel, remembering the terrain features along the route.
1. aiming off
2. steering mark
3. direct line
4. geographic orientation
The first “V” in S-U-R-V-I-V-A-L stands for _______.
1. vanquish fear and panic
2. vary the kinds of food you look for
3. vigorously work to find shelter and food
4. verify your location if you can
The “I” in S-U-R-V-I-V-A-L stands for _______.
1. improve your situation
2. identify sources of food and water
3. improvise
4. implement a plan to find or create shelter
The “L” in S-U-R-V-I-V-A-L stands for _______.
1. life is precious
2. live by your wits
3. live and let live
4. life is fragile
Which of the following is NOT involved in personal protection?
1. Adequate clothing
2. Survival equipment
3. Shelter
4. Creating a survival kit
The average person can go how many days without water?
1. 1-3
2. 4-6
3. 7-9
4. 10-12
In a survival situation, half your caloric intake should be what?
1. Proteins
2. Vitamins and minerals
3. Fats
4. Carbohydrates
_______ release(s) energy more slowly than carbohydrates.
1. Vitamins and minerals
2. Fats
3. Proteins
4. Fiber
Fish are a good source of protein and _______.
1. carbohydrates
2. fat
3. vitamins and minerals
4. fiber
Insects are composed of 65-80% what?
1. Fat
2. Carbohydrates
3. Protein
4. Vitamins
Avoid eating all EXCEPT which of the following types of insects?
1. Hairy insects
2. Caterpillars
3. Those with a sharp odor
4. Winged insects
What type of shelter is illustrated here?
1. Improvised
2. Immediate-action
3. Strong
4. Weak
Dry leaves are an example of which of the following?
1. Tinder
2. Kindling
3. Firewood
4. Fire igniter
Twigs are an example of which of the following?
1. Tinder
2. Kindling
3. Firewood
4. Fire igniter
Which of the following is an example of kindling?
1. Paper
2. Dry leaves
3. Split wood
4. Cedar bark
What type of fire is illustrated here?
1. Tepee
2. Log Cabin
3. Pyramid
4. Star
What type of fire is illustrated here?
1. Tepee
2. Log Cabin
3. Pyramid
4. Star
What letters make up the international distress signal?
1. SOS
2. SOP
3. DIST
4. HELP
Which of the following is an incomplete protein?
1. Fish
2. Legumes
3. Meat
4. Poultry
Which of the following is a complete protein?
1. Legumes
2. Milk
3. Fish
4. Grains
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a mangrove jungle?
1. A jungle of very dense growth of vegetation at ground level
2. A swamp of tangled roots and branches along a tropical seashore
3. The most difficult terrain in which to travel and find food
4. A jungle with large trees and a network of vines
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a primary jungle?
1. A jungle with large trees and a network of vines
2. A swamp of tangled roots and branches along a tropical seashore
3. A jungle of very dense growth of vegetation at ground level
4. The most difficult terrain in which to travel and find food
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a secondary jungle?
1. A jungle with large trees and a network of vines
2. A jungle of very dense growth of vegetation at ground level
3. The most difficult terrain in which to travel and find food
4. A swamp of tangled roots and branches along a tropical seashore
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a high mountain jungle?
1. A jungle of very dense growth of vegetation at ground level
2. A jungle with large trees and a network of vines
3. The most difficult terrain in which to travel and find food
4. A swamp of tangled roots and branches along a tropical seashore
Your best aid to survival in the jungle is _______.
1. light clothing
2. a compass
3. fire
4. a machete
To prevent moisture in your breath from freezing, condensing, and wetting your sleeping bag, what should you do before going to sleep?
1. Insulate your sleeping bag with a waterproof material.
2. Keep your nose and mouth outside the sleeping bag.
3. Wrap a cloth of some sort around your head.
4. Wrap a piece of waterproof material around your face.
What is the most effective way to dress for survival in extreme cold?
1. In layers
2. In heavy clothes
3. Wearing clothing made of insulating material
4. Wearing water-resistant clothes
What is the primary reason you should be careful not to restrict circulation when dressing for extreme cold?
1. Unrestricted circulation makes walking easier.
2. Good circulation spreads heat and prevents frostbite.
3. Restricting circulation results in heat buildup.
4. Restricted circulation can result in loss of consciousness.
The tooth-edged leaves of this cold-climate tree are edible.
1. Arctic oak
2. Pine
3. White spruce
4. Dwarf arctic birch
Which of the following is NOT a good way to get fresh water on the open sea?
1. Drink rainwater.
2. Use a solar still if you have one.
3. Use a sponge or cloth to soak up moisture from fog or dew.
4. Drink fish juices.
Because plankton can be hard to digest, you should _______.
1. not eat it
2. dry it before eating it
3. start off by eating only small amounts
4. grind it into a fine powder before eating it

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