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#	Question	Answer
1	Name some items of SAR technology.	GPS Cell phone LED lights computer
2	Name 4 different types of specialized vehicles used in SAR.	snowmobiles 4WD ATV mountain bikes
3	What is the different between a tracking dog and an air scenting dog?	Tracking dogs detect scent along the ground from crushed vegetation. A air scenting dog scent from the subject as it floats in the air.
4	What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?	they run on batteries they distract you
5	What are the two most common animals used in SAR?	dogs horses
6	What does PLB stand for? What does it do?	Personal Location Beacon. It transmits a distress signal that can be detected by satellites or aircraft and gives your approximate location.
7	Name the three types of trained search dogs	Tracking, trailing, air scent
8	What are the drawbacks of battery powered devices?	Batteries run out of power. Batteries get cold.
9	What are the benefits of LED lights over older forms of lighting?	less weight take less power slower to wear out