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


  2. Is a GPS effective in a heavy blizzard?


  3. Name 4 different types of instruments used to help navigate for ground SAR.




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




  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 is the body's normal temperature?


  13. What are the 3 most important considerations in constructing Emergency Shelters?




  14. What are the layers in layered clothing? What does each layer do?


  15. Does cotton work well for cold wet weather?




  16. Why is it important to stay well hydrated?


  17. Name the 4 ways to obtain potable water in the field?




  18. How thick must ice be for a vehicle to drive on it?


  19. What phrase on the radio indicates an urgent safety message, but not an emergency?


  20. How do you say a large number like "75" on the radio?




  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. Name the three types of trained search dogs


  24. Name 4 different types of specialized vehicles used in SAR.




  25. How are multistory buildings searched?


  26. Name two hazards in sewers.




  27. At what temperature does shivering stop.


  28. What are your muscles doing in
    • mild hypothermia?
    • severe hypothermia?