Across
- 7. a blade carried by many survivors for various tasks
- 10. Island survival staple; provides drinkable liquid, edible meat, and fibrous husk for fire-starting
- 12. the irreversible cessation of all vital functions especially as indicated by permanent stoppage of the heart, respiration, and brain activity
- 14. technique used to protect against predators helps blends in the environment
- 15. a basic survival need, protection from wind & rain, can be used to sit / lie down
- 16. can be used with cotton to start fire
- 17. combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke
- 18. tool that helps cut through dense forests
- 22. survival strategy of eating minimal food to conserve energy
- 24. this crucial skill involves knowing how to find food, water, and shelter
- 26. tie items together
- 27. essential for hydration in survival
- 28. a diagrammatic representation of an area of land or sea showing physical features
- 29. a cutting tool often used for wood or self-defense in the wild
- 30. a short, thin piece of wood or cardboard used to light a fire, being tipped with a composition that ignites when rubbed against a rough surface
- 31. continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship
Down
- 1. to locate your teammates
- 2. treat injuries (plaster, antiseptic, ointment, gauze, safety pin, wipes, thermometer)
- 3. significant drop in body temperature
- 4. a material used to stitch wounds together
- 5. one that lights or sets a fire
- 6. collection of light, dry material that catches fire easily
- 8. the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain
- 9. essential minerals for survival, found in seawater
- 11. first-aid must-have for treating wounds
- 13. what should you always look for to avoid dehydration?
- 19. equipment used to navigate directions
- 20. firearm often used for hunting and defense
- 21. shelter material often found on the island
- 23. to signal for help, often with light or sound
- 24. a basic knot often used to secure shelters or tie materials together
- 25. rescue teams, use as reflector to build a fire
- 26. a flat buoyant structure of timber or other materials fastened together, used as a boat or floating platform
