Outdoor Safety for Kids: Stay Safe in the Sun, Heat, and Cold

Question 1

When spending a long time outdoors, what type of clothing should you wear to prevent heatstroke?

Accepted Answer

Loose, light-colored clothes that allow your body to breathe

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Heavy cotton clothes and thick pants

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Clothes that keep you dry from the rain

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Sporty clothes made of stretchy materials

Question 2

Which is the best way to avoid dehydration during outdoor activities?

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Drinking plenty of water regularly

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Drinking only when you are thirsty

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Drinking only sports drinks

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Drinking sugary drinks

Question 3

Which outdoor activity is NOT safe to do in hot weather?

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Exercising

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Playing outside

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Swimming

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Reading a book in the shade

Question 4

When lost in the woods, avoid doing what?

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Wander aimlessly

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Stay put

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Call for help

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Build a fire

Question 5

What should you do if you encounter a snake while hiking?

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Retreat slowly

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Run away quickly

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Handle it cautiously

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Ignore it completely

Question 6

What is the recommended behavior if you encounter a wild animal?

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Stay calm and slowly back away

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Run away

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Make loud noises

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Feed it

Question 7

You are hiking in the woods when you notice a thunderstorm approaching in the distance. What is the safest thing to do?

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Find a low spot in the woods away from trees and water, and wait out the storm.

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Keep hiking, hoping the storm will pass before it reaches you.

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Run back to the trailhead as quickly as possible.

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Call for help on your cell phone.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of heatstroke?

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Slow breathing

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Feeling dizzy or lightheaded

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Nausea or vomiting

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Muscle cramps

Question 9

What should you do if you get lost in the woods?

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Stay calm and stay put

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Yell for help

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Keep moving in one direction

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Climb a tree

Question 10

Which of the following is a natural source of shade?

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A tree

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An umbrella

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A canopy

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A tent

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a way to stay warm in cold weather?

Accepted Answer

Exercise vigorously

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Wear layers of loose-fitting clothing

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Cover your head and neck

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Drink warm liquids

Question 12

Which of these rays from the sun can cause sunburns?

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Ultraviolet B rays

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Ultraviolet A rays

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Infrared rays

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Visible light

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a good way to prevent dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Eat salty snacks.

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Drink plenty of water.

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Avoid sugary drinks.

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Take breaks in the shade.

Question 14

What's the first thing you should do if you get a small cut or scrape?

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Clean the wound with soap and water.

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Put a bandage on it to stop the bleeding.

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Leave it open to the air.

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Use a disinfectant to kill germs.

Question 15

Which of these plants is poisonous?

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Poison ivy

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Dandelion

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Clover

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Rose bush

Question 16

What should you do if you see a wild animal?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm and slowly back away.

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Make loud noises to scare it.

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Run toward it to show you're not scared.

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Feed it to make it friendly.

Question 17

Is it safe to drink water from a natural water source without boiling it first?

Accepted Answer

No

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Yes

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a poisonous plant?

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Dandelion

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Poison ivy

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Stinging nettle

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Ragweed

Question 19

Is it okay to swim in a river with a strong current?

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No

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Yes

Question 20

To stay safe in the sun, it's best to:

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Wear sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses

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Wear dark clothes

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Stay in the shade only

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Cover your skin with blankets

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a sign of dehydration?

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Feeling energized

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Feeling thirsty

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Dark yellow urine

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Feeling dizzy

Question 22

Which of the following is more serious: sunburn or sun poisoning?

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Sun poisoning

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Sunburn

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They are equally serious

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Neither is serious

Question 23

When spending time outdoors in cold weather, what type of clothing should you wear?

Accepted Answer

Thick and warm clothing

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Thin and light clothing

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Wet clothing

Question 24

When outdoors, what should you do to reduce the chances of encountering wild animals?

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Remain calm and avoid sudden movements.

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Run away quickly.

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Approach the animal slowly.

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Make loud noises or shout.

Question 25

If you get lost in the woods, you should:

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Stay calm and stay put

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Wander around until you find your way out

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Run in circles until help arrives

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Climb the tallest tree you can find

Question 26

Which symptom is NOT associated with heatstroke?

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Red skin

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High body temperature

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Confusion

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Vomiting

Question 27

What color clothing reflects the most sunlight and is best to wear on a hot day?

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White

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Black

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Blue

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Green

Question 28

What should you do first if you get lost in the woods?

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Stay calm and call for help

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Run in the direction you think you came from

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Sit down and wait for someone to find you

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Keep walking until you find your way out

Question 29

What is NOT a danger of spending too much time in the sun?

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Healthy bones

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Skin cancer

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Eye damage

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Heatstroke

Question 30

Which of the following materials keeps you warmest in cold temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Wool

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Cotton

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Nylon

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Linen

Question 31

What is the main purpose of a life jacket in a boat?

Accepted Answer

To protect you from drowning.

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To keep you warm.

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To help you swim better.

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To make you more visible to other boaters.

Question 32

What is the safest way to cross a busy street?

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Cross at a crosswalk or intersection.

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Run across as fast as you can.

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Cross anywhere as long as you look both ways.

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Never cross a busy street.

Question 33

Which of these is an early sign that you might be getting frostbite?

Accepted Answer

Numbness

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Blisters

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Swelling

Question 34

Which of the following weather conditions can lead to heatstroke if not taken seriously?

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Hot and humid

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Sunny and warm

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Rainy and cold

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Windy and dry

Question 35

If you find yourself lost in the woods, it is best to:

Accepted Answer

Stay put and wait for help to arrive

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Keep wandering around and try to find your way out on your own

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Run in the direction you think you came from

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Climb up a tree to get a better view

Question 36

When going on a hike in cold weather, it is best to wear clothing made of:

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Wool and synthetic materials

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Cotton and denim

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Linen and silk

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Leather and fur

Question 37

Why is it important to wear a life jacket when boating?

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To keep you floating if you fall overboard

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To protect you from the sun

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To help you swim faster

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To make you look cool

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of a venomous snake?

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Round pupils

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Triangle-shaped head

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Brightly colored scales

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Fangs

Question 39

When you are caught in a thunderstorm, you should:

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Seek shelter in a low, enclosed building or area

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Stand under a tall tree

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Head towards the nearest body of water

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Lie down on the ground

Question 40

What is heatstroke?

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When your body gets too hot

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When your body gets too cold

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When your skin turns blue

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When you start to shiver

Question 41

What is the first thing you should do if you get injured in the woods?

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Call for help using a whistle or other noisemaking device

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Try to walk out on your own

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Build a fire to keep warm

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Eat something to give you energy

Question 42

When spending time outdoors in the sun, which of these is NOT a safety precaution?

Accepted Answer

Drink lots of soda

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Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher

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Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes

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Stay in the shade as much as possible

Question 43

What is the best way to stay hydrated when exercising outdoors?

Accepted Answer

Drink water before, during, and after exercise

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Drink only sports drinks

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Drink water only when you are thirsty

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Drink juice instead of water

Question 44

What should you do if you are bitten by a snake?

Accepted Answer

Keep the bite area below your heart

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Apply a tourniquet and cut around the bite area

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Suck the venom out

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Take pain relievers and ice the area

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a good source of information on outdoor safety?

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Friends

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Parents or guardians

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Teachers

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Reliable websites and organizations

Question 46

What should you do if you get lost in the woods?

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Stay where you are and wait for help

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Try to find your way out on your own

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Start running in a random direction

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Climb the nearest tree to get a better view

Question 47

What's the first thing you should do if you get lost in the woods?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm

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Build a shelter

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Follow a river or stream

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Shout for help

Question 48

What is NOT a danger of too much sun?

Accepted Answer

Increased Vitamin D

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Sunburn

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Eye damage

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Dehydration

Question 49

How should you clean a small cut?

Accepted Answer

Wash it with soap and water

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Put a bandage on it to stop the bleeding

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Leave it open to air out

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Use rubbing alcohol to clean it

Question 50

Which plant should you avoid in the woods?

Accepted Answer

Poison ivy

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Dandelions

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Blueberries

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Mushrooms

Question 51

To stay safe from the sun's rays, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

Put on sunscreen

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Find some shade

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Wear sunglasses

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Drink lots of water

Question 52

What color of clothes keeps you coolest in the sun?

Accepted Answer

White

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Black

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Blue

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Red

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a sign of heatstroke?

Accepted Answer

Chills

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High body temperature

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Nausea and vomiting

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Loss of consciousness

Question 54

What is the recommended amount of water to drink per day?

Accepted Answer

8 cups

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2 cups

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12 cups

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As much as you want

Question 55

What should you do if you encounter a poisonous snake?

Accepted Answer

Stay still

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Run away

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Kill the snake

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Call for help

Question 56

What is the main symptom of heatstroke?

Accepted Answer

Very high body temperature.

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Cold, clammy skin.

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Shivering.

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Nausea and vomiting.

Question 57

What should you do if you get lost in the woods?

Accepted Answer

Stay calm and try to find your way back.

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Panic and run around.

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Call for help on your phone.

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Build a fire to signal for help.