How Long Would You Survive In The Desert?
When it comes to being stranded somewhere without food or water, it doesn’t get much worse than the desert. Think you have what it takes to drag your way back to civilization? Take our quiz to see how far you’d make it!
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Question 1/10
You're having a blast on your vacation to Egypt. That is until disaster strikes and leaves you stranded in the middle of desert! At least you have your...
- Compass
- Water bottle
- Gun
- Knife
- Packed lunch
Question 2/10
The desert sun can be brutal. How will you protect yourself?
- With a hat
- With sunscreen
- By staying in the shade
Question 3/10
You look up to see a sandstorm approaching in the distance. Think fast! What do you do?
- Run in the opposite direction
- Find some kind of shelter, even if it's just a big rock
- Lay down and cover my head
- What's the big deal? It's just sand...
Question 4/10
So... thirsty... need... water. What do you do?
- Collect rainwater
- Cut into a cactus
- Search for a natural water source
- Build a solar water still
- Drink me own urine... hey, don't judge me!
Question 5/10
How can you identify a venomous snake?
- Look at its head
- Look at its color
- Look in its eyes
- All of the above
- Does it really matter?
Question 6/10
While trekking through the desert, you'd be most on the lookout for...
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Critters, like spiders and snakes
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Predators, like coyotes and wild pigs
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Terrorists; I know they're out here somewhere!
Question 7/10
What's the one thing that would keep you pushing for survival?
- The thought of an ice cold pitcher of water
- Memories of friends and family
- Not wanting to die
- The book deal I'll get for writing about this
- I'm not really sure
Question 8/10
Were you in Boy or Girl Scouts growing up?
- Yep, sure was
- Yes, and I was a high-ranking member
- Nope
- No, and don't you dare hold it against my survival skills!
Question 9/10
On a typical day, how many 8 oz. glasses of water do you drink?
- 1 or 2
- 3 to 5
- 6, 7, or 8
- More than 8... by the way, where's the bathroom?
- Uhh... how much is an ounce, exactly?
Question 10/10
You spot an oasis in the distance. You...
- First things first... I need something to drink!
- Scout the area
- Oh no, I'm not falling for that one...
