Outdoor Education: Nature Exploration and Conservation Quiz

Question 1

When hiking, what's the most important thing to remember?

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Keep your distance from wildlife.

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Leave trash for animals to find.

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Make fires wherever you want.

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Cut down trees for firewood.

Question 2

When hiking with your friends, why is it important to stay close to the group leader?

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To avoid getting lost or separated from the group.

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To take breaks whenever you want.

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To ignore the trail signs.

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To leave trash on the trail.

Question 3

Which action is NOT allowed when following Leave No Trace principles?

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Taking rocks and plants home from the trail.

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Throwing trash in designated bins.

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Staying away from wildlife.

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Making campfires in designated fire rings.

Question 4

When hiking in the wilderness, what's the most important rule to follow?

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Stay on marked trails.

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Make lots of noise while hiking.

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Bring lots of candy to snack on.

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Leave trash on the trail for future hikers.

Question 5

When you go hiking, what's the most important thing to remember?

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Pack out everything you bring with you.

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Leave your trash and food behind.

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Make lots of noise so you don't surprise any animals.

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Cut down branches to make a walking stick.

Question 6

When hiking, it's crucial to wear suitable footwear. Which of these is the best choice for hiking?

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High-top hiking boots

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Flip-flops

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Running shoes

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Barefoot

Question 7

When hiking, how can you minimize your impact on the environment?

Accepted Answer

Pack out everything you pack in, and dispose of it properly when you return.

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Leave trash and food scraps along the trail for animals to eat.

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Walk off designated trails to get a closer look at plants and animals.

Question 8

You're exploring a forest and find a cool rock. What should you do with it to follow Leave No Trace Principles?

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Leave the rock where you found it.

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Take the rock home as a souvenir.

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Move the rock to a different spot in the forest.

Question 9

Which action goes against the Leave No Trace Principles?

Accepted Answer

Building a campfire in any location

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Packing out what you pack in

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Respecting wildlife

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Leaving what you find

Question 10

When hiking, you come across a muddy part of the trail. What's the best way to get past it without harming the environment?

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Find a different path around the mud.

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Walk straight through the mud.

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Jump over the mud.

Question 11

You're hiking in the woods and see a group of hikers who seem lost. What should you do?

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Ask if they need help and offer to guide them.

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Ignore them and keep hiking.

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Run away quickly.

Question 12

When you encounter a wild animal during a hike, what's the safest thing to do?

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Stay calm, keep your distance, and move quietly.

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Approach it closely for a photo.

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Offer it food to make it friendly.

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Shout loudly to scare it away.

Question 13

When exploring nature, what should you do to protect the environment?

Accepted Answer

Stay on marked trails

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Leave trash and food scraps behind

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Pick wildflowers and take them home

Question 14

You're hiking in the woods. Which of these actions would **NOT** follow Leave No Trace principles?

Accepted Answer

Carving your name into a tree

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Staying on marked trails

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Building a campfire in a designated fire pit

Question 15

When setting up a tent while camping, what should you do first?

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Spread the tent on a flat, grassy surface

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Assemble the tent poles

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Secure the tent corners with stakes

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Put on the tent's rain cover

Question 16

When camping, which action violates Leave No Trace principles?

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Create a new campfire ring

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Pack out all trash, including food scraps

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Build a campfire in a designated fire ring

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Bury human waste using a trowel

Question 17

When hiking, what should you do if you see a bear approaching you?

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Talk calmly and back away slowly

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Turn around and run away

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Shout and wave your arms to scare it away

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Stare at the bear and make yourself appear big

Question 18

When hiking in a national park, how can you best avoid disturbing wildlife?

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Stay on the trails and watch animals from afar.

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Shout loudly to scare animals away.

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Get close to animals for a better view.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a Leave No Trace principle?

Accepted Answer

Build a fire anywhere you want.

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Pack out everything you pack in.

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Respect wildlife.

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Camp only in designated areas.

Question 20

When exploring a new hiking trail, why is it important to bring a map and compass?

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To help you find your way back to the starting point if you get lost.

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To show off your navigation skills to others.

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To keep wildlife away from your path.

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To mark your territory and claim the area as your own.

Question 21

When hiking in the woods, what's the best way to keep the trails clean?

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Pack out all your trash with you.

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Leave your trash behind, it will disappear.

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Bury your trash underground.

Question 22

When exploring a new wilderness area, why are maps and compasses essential tools?

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To find your location, plan a safe route, and stay oriented

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To follow marked trails and return to the campsite

Question 23

When building a campfire, what is the most important safety rule to follow?

Accepted Answer

Never leave a campfire unattended.

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Always use dry wood to build your fire.

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Build your fire in a pit surrounded by rocks.

Question 24

When hiking, what's the most important safety rule to follow?

Accepted Answer

Stay on marked trails.

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Hike with a group.

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Bring snacks and water.

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Wear bright clothing.

Question 25

When exploring a new hiking or camping area, what's essential for staying safe and finding your way back?

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A map and compass

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A whistle

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A first-aid kit

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A cell phone

Question 26

While camping during your outdoor education trip, you see that your fellow camper has cuts on their hands. What is the best way to help them?

Accepted Answer

Clean the cuts and apply a bandage.

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Ignore the cuts and tell your camper to keep playing.

Question 27

What is the best way to dispose of trash when following Leave No Trace guidelines?

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Carry it out and dispose of it in a designated trash bin.

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Leave it next to your campsite.

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Bury it in a shallow hole.

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Burn it in the campfire.

Question 28

What's the most important idea behind Outdoor Ethics?

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Thinking about how our actions affect nature and trying to minimize our negative impact

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Following strict rules for outdoor behavior

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Making your own rules for outdoor activities

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Using the same rules for all outdoor activities, no matter where or when

Question 29

When hiking in a group, if someone wanders off the trail, what's the first thing you should do?

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Stay where they left the trail

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Shout for them to come back right away

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Send one person to look for them while others keep going

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Continue hiking and expect them to rejoin later

Question 30

When exploring nature, which Leave No Trace principle is crucial to keep in mind when encountering wildlife?

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Respect Wildlife: Give animals space and avoid disturbing them.

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Stay on Trails: Stick to marked paths to protect wildlife habitats.

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Pack Out Waste: Remove all trash and food to prevent wildlife attraction.

Question 31

To build a safe campfire, what are the most important steps to remember?

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Gather dry wood, build the fire in a clear area away from hazards, and keep it small.

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Build the fire near water, use wet wood, and leave it unattended.

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Use green wood, build the fire in a pit, and surround it with rocks.

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Build the fire in a sheltered area and use any type of wood.

Question 32

Outdoor education has activities for people of all ages and abilities. Why is this a good thing?

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It has easy activities that don't need special skills or gear.

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It's mostly about sports and hard outdoor skills.

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It's only for people who can move well and are very fit.

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It doesn't let people with disabilities or who can't move well join in.

Question 33

When exploring the outdoors, how can your actions impact the environment? Explain your personal responsibility in protecting nature.

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As an outdoor explorer, I should make choices that protect the environment and promote sustainability.

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It's okay to leave trash behind because it will eventually break down.

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I can cut down trees for a campfire, and new ones will grow.

Question 34

You're camping in a wilderness area and see campers who have left trash around their campsite. How would you handle this situation while following Leave No Trace principles?

Accepted Answer

Politely ask the campers to clean up their trash and explain Leave No Trace principles.

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Tell the campers to clean up their mess.

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Clean up the trash yourself.

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Report the campers to a park ranger.

Question 35

How do outdoor experiences help us care about and protect the environment?

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They let us experience nature up close.

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They make us think about environmental issues.

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They teach us about city life.

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They show us why we should stay inside.

Question 36

What's the main goal of the 'Leave No Trace' principles, and how do they help us enjoy the outdoors responsibly?

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To protect nature and keep it clean for everyone to enjoy.

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To make sure everyone is safe when they're outside.

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To make outdoor activities more fun for everyone.

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To teach people about how important nature is.

Question 37

Emma is going on a hike. She takes out her topographic map to plan her route. What information can she find on the map that will help her navigate the trail?

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Trails, elevation contours, and water sources

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Wildlife sightings, weather conditions, and plant species

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Historical landmarks, cultural sites, and tourist attractions

Question 38

During a group camping trip, which approach would foster the best teamwork?

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Members discuss tasks and distribute responsibilities.

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The leader solely dictates instructions.

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Individuals act independently without communication.

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The most vocal person solely makes decisions.

Question 39

How can outdoor education programs be made more inclusive for students with disabilities?

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Providing modified equipment and activities

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Excluding students with disabilities from outdoor activities

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Offering outdoor education only to students with physical disabilities

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Training teachers to ignore the needs of students with disabilities

Question 40

You're hiking and see a muddy patch on the trail. What's the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Stay on the trail and find a way to cross without getting muddy

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Walk through the mud to get to the other side

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Turn around and go back

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Call for help

Question 41

What is a characteristic of deciduous trees that is not found in coniferous trees?

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Losing leaves in winter

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Producing cones

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Having needle-like leaves

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Growing in warm climates

Question 42

When camping, what's a good way to protect the environment?

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Use reusable plates and cookware.

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Leave trash and food for animals.

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Burn toilet paper and wipes in the campfire.

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of spending time outdoors?

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Less knowledge of the environment

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Better physical health

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Reduced stress

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More creativity

Question 44

Which of these is a good thing to do when camping in nature?

Accepted Answer

Respecting wildlife

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Making a fire on the ground

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Leaving trash behind

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Using a camp stove

Question 45

What's the main goal of the 'Leave No Trace' principle?

Accepted Answer

Protecting the environment for future generations

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Making camping more fun

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Keeping animals safe

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Preventing accidents

Question 46

Which of these is NOT a part of being a good sport?

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Trying to win no matter what

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Showing respect for opponents

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Following the rules

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Congratulating the winners

Question 47

When exploring outdoors, which of these is NOT a good way to work together as a team?

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Ignoring what others say or think

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Talking about what you see and hear

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Solving problems together

Question 48

Why is it important to follow the 'leave no trace' principle?

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To protect the environment

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To avoid attracting animals

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To make it easier for rangers to find lost hikers

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To obey park rules

Question 49

How should you behave around wild animals?

Accepted Answer

Watch from a distance and don't bother them

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Feed them to get a closer look

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Approach quickly and make loud noises

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Try to touch or pet them

Question 50

Which of these activities does NOT help protect nature?

Accepted Answer

Riding dirt bikes off-road

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Hiking

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Camping

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Fishing

Question 51

When we explore nature, what should we do to show we are being responsible?

Accepted Answer

Observe wildlife quietly without disturbing them

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Leave trash behind for others to clean up

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Make loud noises that scare away other visitors

Question 52

Which of these is NOT a benefit of protecting the variety of living things in nature?

Accepted Answer

Increased spread of diseases

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Cleaner air and water

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More food sources

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Reduced damage from storms and floods

Question 53

When hiking in a group, what's the most important thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Stay with the group and follow the trail.

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Be the first to reach the destination.

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Take breaks whenever you want.

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Leave trash along the trail.

Question 54

What is the term for taking care of the environment and using its resources wisely?

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Conservation

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Preservation

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Management

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Exploitation

Question 55

What animal group do squirrels belong to?

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Mammal

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Bird

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Reptile

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Amphibian

Question 56

How should you dispose of trash while camping?

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Pack it out

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Bury it

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Throw it in the woods

Question 57

What is the term for a group of trees that grow close together?

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Forest

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Jungle

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Meadow

Question 58

How does outdoor education help us learn about and care for the environment?

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By taking us outside to see and experience nature firsthand.

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By teaching us about environmental issues.

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By helping us make new friends.

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By showing us how to use technology in nature.

Question 59

Why is it important for hikers to stay on designated trails?

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It helps protect plants and animals.

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It makes it easier to get lost.

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It's more fun.

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It's faster.

Question 60

Which outdoor area has tall trees with many leaves that create a covering above?

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Forest

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Desert

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Grassland

Question 61

Why is it important to stay hydrated when you're outside?

Accepted Answer

It helps you stay cool and energized.

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It makes your muscles stronger and faster.

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It's only important for really hard activities.

Question 62

When hiking, how can you show respect for wildlife?

Accepted Answer

Stay a good distance away, be quiet, and move slowly

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Get very close to animals to see them better

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Yell or make loud noises to let animals know you're coming

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Move quickly and suddenly to get a good look at animals

Question 63

Outdoor activities can be fun and healthy, but there can also be some risks. Which of these is a possible risk of outdoor recreation?

Accepted Answer

Higher chance of getting hurt

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Better physical health

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More knowledge about the environment

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Less stress

Question 64

Which action is considered responsible outdoor behavior?

Accepted Answer

Pack out everything you bring in.

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Leave trash behind.

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Build fires in prohibited areas.

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Damage plants and animals.