Wilderness Survival Basics
A Grade 7 Physical Education worksheet covering essential wilderness survival topics like shelter, water, fire, and signaling.
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Wilderness Survival Basics
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of essential wilderness survival skills.
1. What is the most important item to pack for a wilderness trip to ensure safety?
A tent
A map and compass
Plenty of food
A sleeping bag
2. What is the primary purpose of a survival shelter?
To sleep comfortably
To stay hidden from animals
To protect you from the elements
To store your belongings
3. The three most important elements for wilderness survival are shelter, water, and .
4. To signal for help, you can use a whistle, a mirror, or create a large on the ground.
5. It is safe to drink water directly from a stream or river without purification.
True
False
6. If you get lost, the best strategy is to keep moving to find your way back.
True
False
7. List two methods for purifying water in the wilderness.
8. Identify three essential items you would include in a personal wilderness survival kit, besides water and a map. Explain why each item is important.
Item 1: Importance:
Item 2: Importance:
Item 3: Importance: