Scouting Jeopardy Game Troop 63 Monroe, CT Rule Change: Answers no longer have to be phrased as questions!

Scouting Jeopardy Game

Troop 63Monroe, CT

Rule Change:Answers no longer

have to be phrased as questions!

Round 2

Survival First Aid HikingScout Trivia

200 200 200 200400 400 400 400600 600 600 600800 800 800 800

1000 1000 1000 1000

Question… Survival for 200

In Morse Code, what is the code for:

S O S ?

Your Answer Please…

Answer… Survival for 200

Dot Dot Dot (3 short)Dash Dash Dash (3 long)

Dot Dot Dot (3 short)


How long should you bring water to a rolling

boil for purification?



10 Minutes


What survival equipment should every

backcountry hiker carry?


Answer… Survival for 6001 - Headlamp

2 - Space blanket3 - Multi-purpose tool

(Leatherman)4 - Lighter / firestarter


What should you do if you get separated from your

gear or group?



S.T.O.P.Stop – do not wander

Think – Imagine yourself on the search team

Observe – Look at your surroundingsPlan – You need to survive until

found


Where can you find water in the wilderness?



Look for streams in ravinesBeneath the gravel in dry creek bedsDig around trees and bushes & look

for seepagesSpread plastic over a depression overnight & soak up rain water or

condensationSuck/chew the meat of a cactus

Question… First Aid for 200

Explain how to treat a blister on the foot


Answer… First Aid for 200

1 – Wash skin with soap/water2 – Cut a circular piece of mole

skin larger than the blister3 – cut a hole in the moleskin4 – Place moleskin over blister

in center of hole


Explain the first aid for a bee sting



Scrape away stinger with knife

Do not pull it outApply ice to reduce swelling


What shape is the head of a poisonous snake?



Triangular


What are the symptoms of dehydration?



ThirstDark yellow – orange urineDry mouth and headache

Dizziness & weakness


How can you save someone from

drowning?



Within Reach: Grab them or offer them a hand, foot or paddleDistant: Throw a rope, life preserver, jug, beach toy.

Extend a pole or branchHuman chain from shore to victimSwim to them only on last resort

Question… Hiking for 200

How many degress are there in a compass?


Answer… Hiking for 200

360


Explain how to find direction during the day

without a compass?



Watch method orShadow stick method or

Equal length shadow method


What can you use instead of toilet paper?



LeavesMossSnow


How should you extinguish a campfire?



Let fire die downSpread ashes out

Douse with water until cool enough to touch with hand


How do you make food bear safe?



Hang food, garbage, soap, toothpaste in bag from a

tree…>10 feet off the ground

>4 feet away from the trunk>100 yards from your tent

Question… Trivia for 200

Why do we use the buddy system?


Answer… Trivia for 200

To protect ourselves,To look after one another,Keep track of what your

buddy is doing,SAFETY!


What is the name of Scouting’s National

Honor Society?



Order of the Arrow (OA)


When can the US flag be flown upside down?



As a distress signal


Name two BSA high-adventure bases



Florida Sea BaseNorthern Tier Canoe Base

Philmont Scout RanchMaine High Adventure Area

(now managed by local council)


What do the stars on the Scout badge stand for?



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Scouting Jeopardy Game Troop 63 Monroe, CT Rule Change: Answers no longer have to be phrased as questions!