Only True Outdoor Enthusiasts Can Ace This Wilderness Guide Trivia
Written by Rachel Bortles
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Are you overflowing with knowledge about the great outdoors or considering a career as a wilderness guide? This quiz will challenge your understanding of our natural world and teach you everything you need to know!
Wilderness guides are certified professionals in leading others through various types of terrain. They often specialize in a distinct area of interest, such as fishing, hunting, survival, or photography. To be a successful wilderness guide, one must be proficient in the history and wildlife of the territory.
Do you know how to distinguish between a brown bear and a black bear? Or what about the subtle differences between poison oak and poison ivy? This informative quiz will teach you everything from outdoor survival techniques and national park history to popular wilderness brands and wildlife.
Gain Expert Knowledge On The Great Outdoors
When you're out in the wild, it's important to play by Mother Nature's rules. Easy, well-traveled trails can quickly become perilous, and as an outdoor guide, it's your job to make sure everyone is safe. How much do you know about outdoor survival skills, wildlife, and popular landmarks? We're about to find out with these twenty trivia questions!
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Wilderness Guide Trivia Quiz Questions
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Question 1
What's the most important thing humans need to survive in the wilderness?
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AWater
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BFire
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CFood
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DShelter
Water
In order to function properly, the human body requires a minimum of 2 quarts of water each day. While one day without water is a serious concern in the wild, three days is the longest humans can go without hydration before dying.
Question 2
When searching for food in nature, which of the following should you always avoid?
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AWorms and Grub
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BFish
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CBrightly Colored Insects
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DBirds
Brightly Colored Insects
When it comes to guidelines for eating safely in nature, it all comes down to making sure you know right from wrong. While brightly colored insects are typically not a good idea, birds, fish, and worms are usually a safe bet.
Question 3
When surviving in the wilderness, how can you ascertain the distance of an oncoming storm?
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ABy the amount of time between lightning and thunder
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BBy the dryness or dampness of the soil
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CBy the presence or absence of insects
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DBy the length of the lightning bolt
By the amount of time between lightning and thunder
If you're looking to determine the distance between you and an approaching storm, try counting the number of seconds between a flash of lightning and the clap of thunder. Take that number and divide it by five - That is roughly the distance in miles between you and the storm.
Question 4
What type of bear is characterized by a large shoulder hump?
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AAmerican Black Bear
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BGrizzly Bear
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CSun Bear
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DAsiatic Black Bear
Grizzly Bear
Grizzly and brown bears are characterized by a large shoulder hump, which is actually a large muscle. This signature muscle is used to power their forelimbs through daily tasks.
Question 5
The North Face is a hugely successful outdoor recreation product company. Their logo includes a stylized depiction of a famous granite dome found in what national park?
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AGrand Teton
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BYellowstone
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CZion
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DYosemite
Yosemite
The logo for North Face features a stylized depiction of Half Dome, which is a granite dome at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park.
Question 6
What's the first thing you should do to help someone who is bleeding?
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AApply Direct Pressure
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BAdminister Pain Relief Medication
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CMake a tourniquet
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DClean Debris From The Wound
Apply Direct Pressure
The first step in assisting someone who is bleeding is to apply direct pressure to the wound, ideally using a clean cloth, tissue, or piece of gauze.
Question 7
Leave No Trace is an outdoor organization geared towards providing research, education, and initiatives for people to help protect and enjoy nature. Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 principles of Leave No Trace?
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ABe Considerate of Other Visitors
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BPlan Ahead & Prepare
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COnly Take Home Special Artifacts
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DMinimize Campfire Impacts
Only Take Home Special Artifacts
The 7 principles of Leave No Trace are as follows: Plan Ahead & Prepare, Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, and Be Considerate of Other Visitors.
Question 8
What natural landmark is located in close proximity to both Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park?
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AShark Valley
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BRainbow Bridge
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CDenali
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DJackson Hole
Jackson Hole
While Jackson Hole is located in western Wyoming, Denali is in Alaska, Rainbow Bridge in southern Utah, and Shark Valley in Florida.
Question 9
What member of the Mustelidae family is shown in this photo?
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AMink
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BMarten
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CWeasel
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DOtter
Marten
Martens are small, bushy-tailed creatures in the family Mustelidae. They have large paws with retractile claws and fur that varies in color from yellowish to dark brown.
Question 10
Which of the following wild mushroom varieties is NOT safe to consume?
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ASulphur Shelf
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BFalse Morels
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CHen-of-the-Woods
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DOyster
False Morels
While many mushroom varieties are safe to consume, such as hen-of-the-woods, oyster, and sulphur shelf, many can cause serious adverse health effects and even death. Therefore, it's important to know what you're looking for and steer clear of varieties like the death cap, false morels, and Conocybe filaris.
Question 11
What insect can be used to gauge temperature in the great outdoors?
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ACrickets
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BBeetles
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CAnts
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DWasps
Crickets
Yes, it's true - A cricket's chirps can be used to estimate the temperature in the great outdoors! The warmer it is, the faster they chirp, and as temperatures begin to fall, their chirping slows and diminishes in intensity.
Question 12
Which of the following is NOT a member of the squirrel family?
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AChipmunks
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BFerrets
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CPrairie Dogs
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DMarmots
Ferrets
Squirrels belong to the family Sciuridae, which includes numerous small and medium-size rodents. Tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, flying squirrels, and prairie dogs all belong to the family Sciuridae.
Question 13
The leaves and roots of what common berry can serve as an effective remedy for diarrhea?
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ABlueberry
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BStrawberry
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CRaspberry
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DBlackberry
Blackberry
Not only are blackberries delicious, but they have medicinal properties hidden in their leaves and roots! A decoction of the leaves can be used as mouthwash, to treat thrush, combat diarrhea, and regulate menses.
Question 14
Swallows, martins, and saw-wings all belong to what subfamily of birds?
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AButeoninae
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BHirundinidae
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CAccipitrinae
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DAnserinae
Hirundinidae
Swallows, martins, and saw-wings all belong to the subfamily of birds known as Hirundinidae. This family of passerine birds can be found on every continent in the world, even Antarctica!
Question 15
According to the National Park Foundation, how many sites in the United States include “National Park” as part of their proper name?
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A33
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B103
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C54
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D62
62
Within the National Park Foundation system, there are currently 62 sites that include “National Park” as part of their proper name. These include both landscapes and historic sites that reflect our nation's rich history.
Question 16
Based on data collected in 2018, what is the average salary of a park ranger in the federal government?
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A$28,675
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B$96,430
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C$69,395
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D$47,900
$69,395
In 2018, park ranger was number 71 on the list of popular jobs in the U.S. Government. With 3,663 people employed as park rangers in 2018, the average salary was $69,395. However, the highest-paid park ranger made $187,000 in 2018.
Question 17
"Meleagris" is the scientific name for what commonly hunted animal?
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ATurkey
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BDeer
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CDuck
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DMoose
Turkey
The turkey is a large bird in the genus Meleagris, which is also its scientific name. This Thanksgiving favorite is characterized by a distinctive fleshy wattle.
Question 18
Patagonia, Inc. is a well-known American outdoor apparel company. What famous mountain serves as the outline for Patagonia's logo?
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AKinabalu
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BK2
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CFitz Roy
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DMatterhorn
Fitz Roy
The logo for Patagonia, Inc. features an outline of Mount Fitz Roy, a mountain on the border between Chile and Argentina in Patagonia.
Question 19
Which United States mountain range is most closely associated with the history of wilderness guides as a professional trade?
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AAdirondack Mountains
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BSmoky Mountains
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CAppalachian Mountains
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DRocky Mountains
Adirondack Mountains
Wilderness guides in America first established the application of their skills as a widely accepted and financially compensated profession in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.
Question 20
What is the largest National Park in the United States?
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AGates of the Arctic
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BAcadia
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CDenali
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DWrangell–St. Elias
Wrangell–St. Elias
With over 8 million acres, Wrangell–St. Elias in Alaska is the largest national park in the country. Gates of the Arctic and Denali National Parks fall in second and third place, respectively.
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