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#1 If your feet stay wet for a prolonged period, you can develop:
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Trench foot is a medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to damp, unsanitary, and cold conditions. It was also the number three injury, behind bullets and shrapnel, in both world wars, that disabled soldiers.
#2 On Average, How Many Days Can You Survive Without Water?
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The human body begins severe dehydration, that leads to death in 3 days.
#3 What internal temperature is required to break down bacteria cells in meat?
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Bacteria begins to break down at 160° Fahrenheit.
#4 In a survival scenario, you should avoid eating insects that ____.
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Brightly colored, or strong smelling insects are a clear warning sign for you to avoid, many are poisonous.
#5 Which of the following can kill you the quickest?
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Sun exposure, frostbite and dehydration can take days to kill you, hypothermia happens in a matter of minutes.
#6 Which of the following does NOT provide clues to help orient you toward true north?
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Wind speed. While not precise directional guides, moss on trees and ant hills can help you to figure out what direction you’re facing. In the Northern Hemisphere, moss on the south side of trees will be thicker and greener because that side often gets more sun; ants often build their nests on the south or southeastern side of trees, where it’s warmer.
#7 It’s a good idea to build your shelter near what?
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Staying near a source of water is a good idea when building a shelter. You should avoid natural hazards like cliffs and dry river beds.
#8 Insect larvae contains a lot of protein. Where are the best places to find these insect eggs?
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Insect eggs can be found in moist areas under rocks and inside rotten tree logs or stumps.
#9 An insect diet can actually save your life by providing you with which of these much-needed bodily sources of energy?
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The majority of an insect’s body is pure protein. Insects actually hold more than three times the amount of protein (for their size) as beef.
carbohydrates
#10 In an emergency situation, drinking small amounts of salt water will keep you from dehydrating until fresh water can be found.
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Drinking any amount of salt water will further dehydrate you and in larger quantities cause organ failure.
#11 Why should you melt snow or ice before drinking it?
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Eating frozen snow and ice will reduce your core body temperature and can lead to dehydration.
#12 What is a bug out bag used for?
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Bug out bags are used to store survival gear and equipment that will help you evacuate your home and “bug out” to a predetermined, or open ended location.