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Bushcraft Quiz Questions

1. What disease can ticks carry?

2. Name five plants, trees or fungi that are poisonous to eat?






3. What are these fungi called and can they be used for?

A    B


4. Name a plant that is known for its effectiveness in the prevention of bleeding in a superficial wound?
5. Name two plants that are edible that have poisonous look-alikes, name the plant and its look-alike?


6. What time of day (during daylight hours) is least active for birdsong and calls?
7. How do you recognize when twigs which are perfect for kindling?

8 .What animals leave the tracks above? a) b) c)

9. What animals leave the tracks above? a) b)



12. What can be put on a wasp sting to neutralize the poison?

13. What are these birds called? a) b)



15. What animal most likely made this wallow, and why?
 





18. What animal left this track?

20. What bird of prey will tear the head off small birds?

22. What is a small mammal that feeds beneath the leaves and litter but above the soil moving incessantly in its search for insects and other invertebrates?
23. Name two types of rocks that will explode if heated?  1 - 2 - 24. List four trees that produce edible nuts?




25. List four types of edible berries?






C.   D.





27. What is the most obvious difference between falcons and hawks in flight?
28. What two types of wood are good for feather sticks?1 - 2 -



30. Name two trees that can be used for bow-drill?  1 - 2 -







33. What are the two most common native trees growing in wetlands? a) b)



35. Name three plants good for making cordage?  1 - 2 -3 -



37. What wood is good for arrows (name two)?  1 - 2 -



39. Name a native tree that grows really fast?




42. Name two birds that will give an alarm if a stalking hunter or animal is in the area (excluding the above)?  1 - 2 -