Today we live in a world where GPS systems, digital maps, and other navigation apps are available on our smart phones._____(1)of us just walk straight into the woods without a phone. But phones_____(2)on batteries, and batteries can die faster than we realize._____(3)you get lost without a phone or a compass, and you_____(4)can't find north, a few tricks to help you navigate_____(5)to civilization, one of which is to follow the land
When you find yourself well_____(6)a trail, but not in a completely_____(7)area, you have to answer two questions: Which_____(8)is downhill, in this particular area? And where is the nearest water source? Humans overwhelmingly live in valleys, and on supplies of fresh water. _____(9), if you head downhill, and follow any H20 you find, you should_____(10)see signs of people.
If you've explored the area before, keep an eye out for familiar sights—you may be_____(11)how quickly identifying a distinctive rock or tree can restore your bearings.
Another_____(12): Climb high and look for signs of human habitation._____(13), even in dense forest, you should be able to_____(14)gaps in the tree line due to roads, train tracks, and other paths people carve_____(15)the woods. Head toward these_____(16)to find a way out. At night, scan the horizon for_____(17)light sources, such as fires and streetlights, then walk toward the glow of light pollution.
_____(18), assuming you're lost in an area humans tend to frequent, look for the_____(19)we leave on the landscape. Trail blazes, tire tracks, and other features can_____(20)you to civilization.