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


  2. Can you use a South American compass in North America?


  3. Is a GPS effective in a canyon?




  4. Name 3 ways that a GPS can fail.




  5. What does a confinement team do?


  6. What is a search cube?




  7. What additional considerations are involved in a night search?




  8. When performing a Widely-Spaced Sound Sweep, how far apart are the searchers?




  9. What are the 5 basic categories of clues? Give an example of each.




  10. What is a sound sweep?




  11. Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?


  12. What are some ways to control fear in yourself?


  13. What are the 6 necessities of life?




  14. What is a disadvantage of waterproof clothing?


  15. What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?




  16. What is the disadvantage of chemically treating water?


  17. What is a "cat hole" used for?




  18. When are ticks most active?


  19. How do pronounce you these numbers on the radio? 3 4 5 9


  20. Which call sign is said first - your station or the station you're calling?




  21. True or False? The narrowest part of a river or stream is usually the best place to cross.


  22. What are some basic pieces of equipment used by SAR responders in

    a water search?


  23. What is the different between a tracking dog and an air scenting dog?


  24. Name the three types of trained search dogs




  25. Name some hazards in an urban SAR setting.


  26. What is the next step after completing the search of a floor of a building?




  27. What do the 3 W's stand for in risk for hypothermia?


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




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