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What can you potentially get from untreated water?
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Giardia
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10
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How long should water be boiled to be safe to drink?
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A rolling boil for 1 minute
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11
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What should you always carry for personal hygiene in case there is no water to wash with?
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waterless soap or hand sanitizer.
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2
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How can chemically poisoned water be made safe to drink?
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It can't be made safe using any method.
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3
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Why is it important to stay well hydrated?
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being hydrated helps to
- maintain energy
- prevent shock
- prevent hypothermia
- prevent heat injuries
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4
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Name the 4 ways to obtain potable water in the field?
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boil, filtration, chemical treatment, carry drinkable water
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5
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What is the disadvantage of chemically treating water?
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It leaves an aftertaste
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6
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What is a "cat hole" used for?
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For personal waste disposal.
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7
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How deep should a "cat hole" be?
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15 cm (6 inches) deep
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8
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What is the minimum distance a latrine should be set up from a base camp?
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60 m (200 ft)
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9
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Should you drink water straight out of a stream?
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No. Have some way of purifying the water, or carry your own.
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