Would You Survive in the Desert ?

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1. The desert can quickly suck moisture from you. You have a small canteen full of water and it's really getting hot. What should you do? Pour the water out, the extra weight will tire you Pour the water over your head to cool you off Drink as much as you feel you need Ration your water to tiny amounts

2. Hypothermia is often a concern in the desert. True False

3. Black widow spiders are one of many creatures to be cautious of. You can easily identify one by its appearance. What is the best description? Shiny black body with a yellow "fiddle" marking on the abdomen Shiny black body with a red "hourglass" marking on the abdomen Brown and hairy with white stripes White or cream colored with very long legs

4. Scorpions hunt at night in the desert. One way to detect them is to shine an ultraviolet light on the ground on front of you as you walk. True False

5. It is important to keep parasites and dangerous bacteria from accumulating on the body, but bathing is often a luxury in the desert. What is a good alternative to a traditional bath? Cover yourself with mud Take a "smoke bath" by burning certain shrubs or plants Spray yourself with deodorant before you go to the desert Eat cactus flowers

6. In desert areas, shelter from the sun should be a main consideration, but cold, rain, hail, even snow can also be factors. When building a shelter, you should do what? Build it in a way that it is visible to searchers/rescuers Build it clear of creek beds Make it just large enough for you to lie down in All of these

7. Certain cactus species contain enough water to sustain a person for weeks in the desert. True False

8. Again back to water. Water means life! My canteen is empty and I need to find a water source. What are some ways to find water? All of these Continue to walk downhill Watch animals or follow their tracks Head toward the circling flock of birds I see in the distance

9. As a food source, most lizards are edible and will make for a decent meal. This one however should be avoided. What is it called? Desert spiny lizard Gila monster Desert iguana Common chuckwalla

10. Despite their reputations, deserts in the American Southwest have abundant wildlife. True False