🛡️ Life Skills & Safety

What should you do if you encounter a bear in the wild?

A Run away as fast as possible
B Make yourself appear large, speak calmly, back away slowly
C Play dead immediately
D Try to climb a tree

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

If you encounter a bear: stay calm, make yourself appear large, speak in a calm firm voice, and back away slowly.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What should you do if you encounter a bear in the wild?" is Option B: Make yourself appear large, speak calmly, back away slowly.

The other options — A) Run away as fast as possible, C) Play dead immediately, D) Try to climb a tree — are incorrect for this Life Skills & Safety question. As explained above: If you encounter a bear: stay calm, make yourself appear large, speak in a calm firm voice, and back away slowly.

📚 About This Life Skills & Safety Practice Question

This 2-level Life Skills & Safety question from the Outdoor Safety topic is part of BrainForge Quiz's free exam preparation library. Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept, not just memorize the answer.

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