Only True Outdoor Enthusiasts Can Ace This Wilderness Guide Trivia

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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. 

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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?

  • A
    Water
  • B
    Fire
  • C
    Food
  • D
    Shelter

Question 2

When searching for food in nature, which of the following should you always avoid?

  • A
    Worms and Grub
  • B
    Fish
  • C
    Brightly Colored Insects
  • D
    Birds

Question 3

When surviving in the wilderness, how can you ascertain the distance of an oncoming storm?

  • A
    By the amount of time between lightning and thunder
  • B
    By the dryness or dampness of the soil
  • C
    By the presence or absence of insects
  • D
    By the length of the lightning bolt

Question 4

What type of bear is characterized by a large shoulder hump?

  • A
    American Black Bear
  • B
    Grizzly Bear
  • C
    Sun Bear
  • D
    Asiatic Black Bear

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?

  • A
    Grand Teton
  • B
    Yellowstone
  • C
    Zion
  • D
    Yosemite

Question 6

What's the first thing you should do to help someone who is bleeding?

  • A
    Apply Direct Pressure
  • B
    Administer Pain Relief Medication
  • C
    Make a tourniquet
  • D
    Clean Debris From The Wound

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?

  • A
    Be Considerate of Other Visitors
  • B
    Plan Ahead & Prepare
  • C
    Only Take Home Special Artifacts
  • D
    Minimize Campfire Impacts

Question 8

What natural landmark is located in close proximity to both Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park?

  • A
    Shark Valley
  • B
    Rainbow Bridge
  • C
    Denali
  • D
    Jackson Hole

Question 9

What member of the Mustelidae family is shown in this photo?

  • A
    Mink
  • B
    Marten
  • C
    Weasel
  • D
    Otter

Question 10

Which of the following wild mushroom varieties is NOT safe to consume?

  • A
    Sulphur Shelf
  • B
    False Morels
  • C
    Hen-of-the-Woods
  • D
    Oyster

Question 11

What insect can be used to gauge temperature in the great outdoors?

  • A
    Crickets
  • B
    Beetles
  • C
    Ants
  • D
    Wasps

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a member of the squirrel family?

  • A
    Chipmunks
  • B
    Ferrets
  • C
    Prairie Dogs
  • D
    Marmots

Question 13

The leaves and roots of what common berry can serve as an effective remedy for diarrhea?

  • A
    Blueberry
  • B
    Strawberry
  • C
    Raspberry
  • D
    Blackberry

Question 14

Swallows, martins, and saw-wings all belong to what subfamily of birds?

  • A
    Buteoninae
  • B
    Hirundinidae
  • C
    Accipitrinae
  • D
    Anserinae

Question 15

According to the National Park Foundation, how many sites in the United States include “National Park” as part of their proper name?

  • A
    33
  • B
    103
  • C
    54
  • D
    62

Question 16

Based on data collected in 2018, what is the average salary of a park ranger in the federal government?

  • A
    $28,675
  • B
    $96,430
  • C
    $69,395
  • D
    $47,900

Question 17

"Meleagris" is the scientific name for what commonly hunted animal?

  • A
    Turkey
  • B
    Deer
  • C
    Duck
  • D
    Moose

Question 18

Patagonia, Inc. is a well-known American outdoor apparel company. What famous mountain serves as the outline for Patagonia's logo?

  • A
    Kinabalu
  • B
    K2
  • C
    Fitz Roy
  • D
    Matterhorn

Question 19

Which United States mountain range is most closely associated with the history of wilderness guides as a professional trade?

  • A
    Adirondack Mountains
  • B
    Smoky Mountains
  • C
    Appalachian Mountains
  • D
    Rocky Mountains

Question 20

What is the largest National Park in the United States?

  • A
    Gates of the Arctic
  • B
    Acadia
  • C
    Denali
  • D
    Wrangell–St. Elias

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