Survival
Problem Problem Think… Think… You have been in a shipwreck. You are the lone survivor and stranded on a deserted island. Problem You have been in a shipwreck. You are the lone survivor and stranded on a deserted island. All you have are the clothes on your back. What will you do to survive? Think… You need shelter You need food and water You need protection You need to signal for help Think… You need shelter You need food and water You need protection You need to signal for help
Survival Quiz
1. How many search and rescue. missions did the National 1. How many search and rescue missions did the National Park service report in 2007? a. 459 b. 3,593 c. 1,896 Answer: b
How many of the search and rescue missions in 2007 were fatal. a. 87 b How many of the search and rescue missions in 2007 were fatal? a. 87 b. 45 c. 136 Answer: c
What should all hikers carry with them. a. A large trash bag b What should all hikers carry with them? a. A large trash bag b. Insect repellent c. Toilet paper Answer: a
What is the main cause of death in the back country. a. Drowning b What is the main cause of death in the back country? a. Drowning b. Hypothermia c. Wild animal attacks Answer: b
What should you do before going on a hiking trip. a What should you do before going on a hiking trip? a. Fill your car up with gas b. Eat a large meal c. Tell others exactly where you plan to go Answer: c
Why is hiking in the mountains more difficult. a Why is hiking in the mountains more difficult? a. Oxygen is 68% less at 12,000 feet above sea level b. The weather is more foggy and rainy c. You are always going uphill Answer: a
What is the best way to test out your equipment. a What is the best way to test out your equipment? a. On a short overnight trip b. In your own backyard c. Climbing Mount Everest Answer: b
What should you do when you first discover you are lost. a What should you do when you first discover you are lost? a. Head uphill b. Turn around and retrace your steps c. Stop, think, observe and plan Answer: c
When lost you should ______ a. Keep walking b When lost you should ______ a. Keep walking b. Leave clues such as arrows pointing to you c. Stay away from water because animals gather by streams Answer: b
Where are most lost hikers found. a. On a downhill trail or an Where are most lost hikers found? a. On a downhill trail or an open field b. By water c. In caves or other types of natural shelter Answer: a
Our story begins with an airplane ride into the Canadian Rockies…
Cessna Airplane Cockpit vertical speed indicator direction indicator altitude indicator clock airspeed indicator fuel gage dashboard altimeter radio throttle starter transmitter rudder petals cockpit
Vocabulary Cockpit- the compartment in an airplane where the pilot sits. Transmitter- equipment that sends out signals. Altimeter- an instrument that shows how high a plane is flying. Dashboard- the control panel in a vehicle.
Cessna Airplane Cockpit vertical speed indicator direction indicator altitude indicator clock airspeed indicator fuel gage dashboard altimeter radio throttle starter transmitter rudder petals cockpit
Vocabulary Altitude- the height of an object above the Earth’s surface. Syn. : height, elevation
Vocabulary Compass- an instrument for showing direction.
Vocabulary Turbulence- irregular atmospheric motion with up and down currents.
Vocabulary Drone- a dull humming sound.