Dr T's Bushwalking Quiz

Some questions may have more than one answer - to be correct you need them all!

1. Cramps in the leg could indicate that:
a) You have walked too far.
b) You are becoming dehydrated.
c) Your boots are too tight.
d) You have been bitten by a snake.

2) When you park your car at the start of a walk:
a) Check you haven’t run over a snake.
b) Park under a shady tree.
c) Block the bush track to passing 4WD’s.
d) Park in clear spot free from long grass, dry bark and twigs.

3) When lighting a fire in a hut you would:
a) Keep it small and manageable.
b) Start the fire with your waste plastic.
c) Sit close to the fire and exclude others in the hut..
d) Check for snakes in the fireplace.
e) Replace wood used with dry dead timber.

4) Walking on a hot day you would:
a) Drink a dozen stubbies.
b) Often drink small amounts of cool water.
c) Keep an eye open for snakes basking in the sun.
d) Start the day fully hydrated.

5) An isotonic drink:
a) Is the trendy name for a gin & tonic.
b) Delivers energy and rehydrates.
c) Is bottled at Jabiluka..
d) Is given to snakes before milking them for venom.

6) When out bush a total fire ban day is indicated:
a) By large black clouds moving fast overhead.
b) By adverts on your portable TV.
c) By a strong, hot, dry, north wind.
d) By snakes hiding under your tent..

7) A juicy walker:
a) Is a good walker.
b) Is a popular walker.
c) Is in need of deodorant.
d) Should watch out for snakes when going to the toilet.
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