SAR Fundamentals/Day 3 start up/Content Review

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  1. What are the brown lines on a topo map called?

  2. A brown line on a topo map says 4500. Which direction is downhill?



  3. What are some aggravating factors that can contribute to hypothermia?

  4. Name 4 of the "umbles" that are warnings of possible hypothermia.



  5. What does "ZEN" stand for?

  6. What does a Northing represent?



  7. What expression is used to describe how much larger the real world is than a distance on a map?

  8. Typically how many people are lifting the stretcher during a carry operation?

  9. On a search, are you more likely to become physically or mentally tired first?

  10. What is "continuity of evidence"?

  11. List three types of fire starter you could have in a ready pack.

  12. What is the weight distribution for a proper pack?



  13. What are the three norths on a topo map?

  14. Name the person or person responsible for call out and call back.

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