Wisconsin ATV Practice Exam

Which of the following is a suitable method to stay warm during cold weather in the wilderness?

1. Building a large fire and standing far from it

2. Building a small fire and sitting close to it

3. Building no fire to conserve wood

4. Standing in an open area with direct wind

The correct answer is: Building a large fire and standing far from it

Building a large fire and standing far from it is the most suitable method to stay warm during cold weather in the wilderness. By building a large fire, you can generate more heat to keep yourself warm. Standing far from it allows you to benefit from the heat without getting too close to the flames, which can be dangerous. This method provides a balance between warmth and safety. Option B, building a small fire and sitting close to it, may not generate enough heat to keep you warm, especially in harsh weather conditions. Option C, building no fire to conserve wood, would leave you without a heat source in cold weather, putting you at risk for hypothermia. Option D, standing in an open area with direct wind, would only make you colder as the wind chill factor can quickly lower your body temperature.