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1. Campfires are almost a requirement, but what if you forgot your lighter and your matches are wet! Which of the following is NOT an alternative method for starting a fire?
2. Fire requires three ingredients; oxygen, heat, and fuel. What is the correct order for fuel sizes when starting a fire?
3. The "Rule of Threes" state that a human can only survive 3 minutes without air, 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food. Assuming that you're not actually under water, and you have dehydrated food to consume, what is the safest manner in which to purify water for drinking?
4. Many streams and small rivers have clear, brown tinted water. What is the most likely cause of this?
5. Considering the terrain along your hike can vary significantly, which footwear option would be the wisest?
6. Which of the following should never be attempted by an inexperienced adventurer exploring alone?
7. If you're using a barometer and notice that the air pressure is falling, what should you expect?
8. A cool breeze rustling the leaves of the aspens on a warm summer day is one of greatest joys of being in the woods. A breeze during the winter is a different story. What is one reason why this is so?
9. Navigating at night: In the Northern Hemisphere, one can navigate at night by finding the North Star (Polaris). For which two Constellations should you look?
10. Navigating in daylight: Which two tools are necessary for Orienteering?
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