Wilderness Survival Skills
This worksheet assesses knowledge of essential wilderness survival techniques, including shelter, water, fire, and navigation, for Grade 10 Physical Education.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet covers essential wilderness survival techniques.
1. What is the primary purpose of building a wilderness shelter?
To hide from wild animals
To provide warmth and protection from elements
To store food supplies
To make a signal for rescue
2. A common method for purifying water in the wilderness is to it for at least one minute.
3. A solar still can be used to collect water from the ground or vegetation.
4. List three essential components needed to start a fire in a wilderness survival situation.
5. If you are lost in the wilderness without a compass, you can use the sun's position to determine approximate cardinal directions.
True
False
Match each survival priority with its typical order of importance (1 being most important).
6. Signalling for rescue
a. 1
7. Shelter
b. 2
8. Water
c. 3
9. Fire
d. 4
Use the words below to complete the sentences about essential survival gear.
10. A is crucial for cutting cordage, preparing kindling, and other tasks.
11. Always carry a to treat injuries and illnesses.