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Which of this applies to you?

Answering these takes the parts that are not for you out of Exploration Merit Badge. Nothing is required, nothing is kept on the server, and nothing is ever hidden because a question went unanswered. A step that might apply to you stays on the list and is marked.

Requirement 4: which real-life exploration?

One of three. Two of them end with sharing what you learned with your counselor AND your unit; the third is a discussion with your counselor alone.

Requirement 5: a sponsoring organisation, or a research site?

One of two, and both may be visited in person OR via the internet. Whichever you pick, you share what you learned with your counselor.

Requirement 9: a career, or a hobby?

One of two. Both are research and a discussion with your counselor; they differ in what you research.