How to build a snow cave - Exam
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a snow cave?
A) To store food and supplies
B) To create a signal fire
C) To observe wildlife
D) To provide shelter from the elements
  • 2. What type of snow is best for building a snow cave?
A) Deep, consolidated snow
B) Powdery snow
C) Wet snow
D) Icy snow
  • 3. What is the recommended minimum depth of snowpack for building a snow cave?
A) 3 feet
B) 2 feet
C) At least 4 feet
D) 1 foot
  • 4. Why is it important to slope the floor of a snow cave?
A) To increase ventilation
B) To drain meltwater
C) To make the cave warmer
D) To make it easier to stand
  • 5. What is the recommended tool for digging a snow cave?
A) Ski pole
B) Snow shovel
C) Knife
D) Ice axe
  • 6. Why is it important to test the snow's stability before digging?
A) To find the easiest digging spot
B) To measure the snow temperature
C) To prevent collapse
D) To check for animal tracks
  • 7. What shape is generally best for a snow cave's interior?
A) Flat-roofed
B) Rectangular-shaped
C) Square-shaped
D) Dome-shaped
  • 8. What is a 'cold sink' in a snow cave?
A) An area for storing cold food
B) A lower area to trap cold air
C) A device to measure temperature
D) A type of snow formation
  • 9. Why is ventilation crucial in a snow cave?
A) To keep the cave cool
B) To let in natural light
C) To allow smoke to escape
D) To prevent carbon dioxide buildup
  • 10. What is a common symptom of carbon dioxide poisoning?
A) Headache
B) Improved vision
C) Heightened senses
D) Increased energy
  • 11. How can you create ventilation in a snow cave?
A) Place snow against the walls
B) Poke a hole through the roof
C) Build a fire inside
D) Keep the door open
  • 12. What should you do with the snow removed from the cave?
A) Spread it evenly around the area
B) Use it to build a wall around the entrance
C) Pile it away from the entrance
D) Melt it for drinking water
  • 13. What is the minimum number of people recommended to be present when building a snow cave?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) One
  • 14. What materials can be used for floor insulation?
A) Sleeping pad, clothing, or evergreen branches
B) Dirt or sand
C) Snow, ice, or rocks
D) Aluminum foil or plastic bags
  • 15. Why is a snow trench entrance preferred?
A) It helps trap warm air inside
B) It's easier to dig
C) It prevents animals from entering
D) It allows for better visibility
  • 16. How often should you check the ventilation hole during the night?
A) Only if you feel sick
B) Once, before going to sleep
C) Never
D) Regularly, at least a few times
  • 17. What is a 'sleeping platform' in a snow cave and what is its purpose?
A) An area for cooking
B) An area for storing equipment
C) An area for melting water
D) A raised area to stay warmer
  • 18. What is the ideal height of a snow cave interior?
A) High enough to sit up comfortably
B) As high as possible for maximum space
C) Low to the ground to conserve heat
D) It doesn't matter
  • 19. What should you do before going to sleep in a snow cave?
A) Build a fire inside the cave
B) Have a large meal
C) Remove all your clothing
D) Check the ventilation hole
  • 20. Why should you avoid using candles or lanterns inside a snow cave?
A) They are too heavy
B) They are too bright
C) They can melt the snow
D) They can produce carbon monoxide
  • 21. After leaving your snow cave, what should you do with the entrance?
A) Mark it with flags
B) Collapse the entrance
C) Leave it open for others
D) Fill it with snow blocks
  • 22. What immediate sign indicates the snow is not suitable for a snow cave?
A) The snow is easy to dig
B) The snow is bright white
C) Cracks appearing during digging
D) The snow is very cold
  • 23. What is the 'candling effect' in snow and why is it dangerous?
A) Strong winds create ice pillars that can fall
B) Melting snow creates a shiny surface, blinding travelers
C) Ice crystals weaken snowpack causing collapses
D) Snow looks like candlelight, attracting animals
  • 24. Why is it important to insulate the floor of the snow cave?
A) To improve drainage
B) To make the floor more comfortable
C) To keep the floor clean
D) To prevent heat loss to the ground
  • 25. What should you do if a snow cave starts to collapse?
A) Try to dig your way out immediately
B) Try to reinforce the structure from the inside
C) Start a fire to melt the snow
D) Stay calm and wait for rescue
  • 26. What is a 'snow trench'?
A) A narrow entrance to the snow cave
B) A method of testing snow stability
C) A deep crack in the snow
D) A type of snow shovel
  • 27. Before constructing a snow cave, what environmental factor is essential to consider?
A) Sunlight exposure
B) Avalanche danger
C) Wind direction
D) Presence of wildlife
  • 28. If trapped, what sound is best to make to signal for help?
A) Banging on the walls
B) Whistle
C) Singing
D) Shouting
  • 29. Why should you mark the location of your snow cave clearly?
A) To prevent animals from entering
B) To avoid damaging the environment
C) To deter other people from using it
D) To help rescuers find it
  • 30. What's the biggest danger after a snow cave collapses?
A) Animal attacks
B) Dehydration
C) Suffocation
D) Hypothermia
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