Multiple choice general knowledge

After a night of uneasy sleep you're eager to head back to civilization. You hastily pack your things. Turning to leave you realize that garbage has been left behind. What do you do with it?

  1. Bury it.

  2. Throw it in your backpack.

  3. Burn it and pack the ashes out in containers.

  4. Leave it for the grizzlies.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In bear country, all waste must be packed out - burning and containing ashes is the only acceptable method because it prevents bears from associating campsites with food. Burying (A) doesn't stop bears from digging it up. Carrying unburned garbage (B) risks spills and odors. Leaving it (D) is unethical and dangerous as it habituates bears to human food sources.

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