Besides cooking, what survival need can a campfire meet by boiling water?

Making water safe to drink.

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  1. Making water safe to drink ✔
  2. Making water taste sweet
  3. Making water freeze faster

Why: Boiling water renders it safe to drink, which is one important survival use of fire.

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Answer: Making water safe to drink. Boiling water renders it safe to drink, which is one important survival use of fire.

  1. Survival skills en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survival_skills
    A campfire can be used to boil water, rendering it safe to drink
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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