Why should a surveyor identify poisonous plants and animals?

To avoid hazards while working outdoors.

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  1. To collect them for a garden
  2. To use them as survey markers
  3. To avoid hazards while working outdoors ✔

Why: Recognizing poisonous plants and animals helps surveyors stay safe in the field and know first aid needs.

Huh, didn't know that: Recognizing poisonous plants and animals helps surveyors stay safe in the field and know first aid needs.

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Knowing the plants keeps surveyors from getting stung by surprise.
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Answer: To avoid hazards while working outdoors. Recognizing poisonous plants and animals helps surveyors stay safe in the field and know first aid needs.

  1. Scouting America: Surveying www.scouting.org/merit-badges/surveying
    Explain to your counselor why a surveyor should be able to identify the poisonous plants and animals found in your area.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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