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What is a signaling mirror used for?

Reflecting light to signal rescuers.

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  1. Measuring temperature
  2. Reflecting light to signal rescuers ✔
  3. Cooking food

Why: A signaling mirror reflects light so rescuers can spot a lost person's location.

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Answer: Reflecting light to signal rescuers. A signaling mirror reflects light so rescuers can spot a lost person's location.

  1. Scouting America: Search and Rescue www.scouting.org/merit-badges/search-and-rescue
    Demonstrate how to use a signaling mirror.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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