Quiz 8 (Chapter 4, pp 97-111)

Question 1

Three fourths of accidental deaths to cyclist involve injuries to the ___.

Answer 1

head

Question 2

During a thunderstorm, you should stay away from what things outdoors?

Answer 2

water, tall objects, high ground, anything metal

Question 3

What are the only poisonous snakes in North America?

Answer 3

pit vipers and coral snakes

Question 4

Below-normal body temperature

Answer 4

hypothermia

Question 5

The freezing of body tissue

Answer 5

frostbite

Question 6

Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for which age group?

Answer 6

15-24

Question 7

What are the “Ten Essentials” of wilderness recreation?

Answer 7

first-aid kit, extra food (high energy), extra water, extra clothing, a map, a compass, a flashlight with extra batteries, waterproof matches, sunglasses, pocketknife

Question 8

What is the leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States?

Answer 8

traffic accidents

Question 9

What is the most important skill a biker can develop?

Answer 9

defensive riding

Question 10

The most common emergency signal

Answer 10

three of anything