There are many advantages to having wilderness survival skills even if you never plan on living in a remote area. If you enjoy outdoor
activities, it is imperative that you know how to survive in the case of an emergency. It is necessary because wilderness survival skills can save your
life, or the life of another. Nobody plans on emergencies, but they can happen at any time, usually when you least expect it.
What is the meaning of the word imperative as it is used in the passage?
1. appropriat
2. essential
3. reasonable
4. sufficient