The PolarTREC teachers were all taught basic survival skills so that if anything were to happen unexpectedly, we might be prepared. The Polar Regions are a harsh, unforgiving environment and scientific expeditions are considered to be quite adventurous. We learned how to think and then calmly act in an emergency. Robert Harris, who went up into the Arctic on March 28, wrote a great summary of the training.
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Learn to Return Challenge
Survival training has how many major principals?
a. One b. Two
c. Three
d. FourBad things happen to good people means-
a. Expect happy surprises
b. Don't expect anything to happen c. Rotten things only happen to bad people d. Rotten things can happen to nice peopleSmart people plan ahead means
a. Be prepared for the unexpected b. Order your lunch for breakfast c. Nothing bad will happen if you plan d. Buy your Christmas presents early
Accidents, when they happen, are a loss of
a. Appetite b. Weight
c. Planning d. ControlAccidents happen when people are
a. Tired, hungry and cold b. Bored, in a storm and rushing c. Dehydrated, angry and unsure d. All of the above
When accidents happen, they are a signal to
a. Slow down b. Take several deep breaths c. Try to get an idea of what is happening d. All of the above
Injured people in the Arctic cold can live how many minutes without air?
a. 30 seconds b. 3 minutes c. 15 minutes d. One hour
If you are out in the polar region without any shelter how long can you live?
a. Three hours without shelter b. Three days without shelter c. Three months without shelter d. Three years without shelter
How long can you live without water in the severe cold?
a. Three hours b. Three days c. Three weeks d. Three years
The HIS/HER principal is a list of priorities in an accident situation. HIS stands for Hazards, Injury, and Shelter. HER stands for
a. Heat, Energy and Rescue b. Hill, Ever and Rolling c. Hiccup, Eyeball, Ridged d. None of the above
Check your answers with your teacher to see if you would be a good person to take with on a scientific expedition to the polar region.