A) Dry, brittle leaves B) Needle-like leaves C) Large, waxy leaves D) Soft, thin leaves
A) To allow for expansion B) To prevent water penetration C) To reduce weight D) To add visual appeal
A) Using commercial nails B) Welding C) Lashing with natural fibers D) Gluing with sap
A) Long, stiff grasses B) Spiky grasses C) Grasses that grow in clumps D) Short, soft grasses
A) Tight packing and secure fastening B) The smell of the leaves C) The color of the leaves D) The time of year leaves are collected
A) Clay B) Gravel C) Sand D) Dust
A) To prevent rotting and mold B) To make them more flexible C) To improve their color D) To increase their weight
A) Slightly sloped (20-30 degrees) B) Shallow (less than 15 degrees) C) Steep (at least 45 degrees) D) Flat (0 degrees)
A) To seal the top seam of the roof B) To collect rainwater C) To provide structural support D) To improve ventilation
A) Thatching needle B) Screwdriver C) Soldering iron D) Welding torch
A) Clay B) Leaves C) Grass D) Bark
A) Wood ash B) Salt C) Sand D) Sugar
A) Only after heavy storms B) Never C) Every few years D) Regularly (e.g., every few months)
A) Foundation B) Drainage system C) Walls D) Chimney
A) Harvest only in the winter B) Harvest only after the tree is dead C) Harvest all the bark from a single tree D) Harvest sustainably to avoid harming trees
A) Upwards B) Downwards C) Sideways D) Alternating directions
A) Elastic bands B) Metal wire C) Thin strips of bark D) Plastic rope
A) Weight and secure fastening B) Gaps for airflow C) Lightweight materials D) Bright colors
A) Planting trees directly on the roof B) Rough installation C) Proper drainage D) Neglecting repairs
A) Soft texture for insulation B) Strength to withstand snow load C) Sweet smell to attract animals D) Bright color to reflect sunlight
A) Any time is fine B) Late summer or early fall C) Spring D) Winter
A) Increased insulation B) Reduced weight C) Fire hazard D) Improved aesthetics
A) To discourage insects B) To keep the workers warm C) To help the thatch dry D) To provide light
A) Oak B) Pine C) Birch D) Maple
A) That no one is watching B) Regulations and permits C) That the best materials are always available D) That the forest won't mind
A) Spreading the leaves out flat B) Using only one layer of leaves C) Punching holes in the leaves D) Creating a layered, shingled effect
A) Overhand knot B) Slip knot C) Granny knot D) Square knot
A) Sustainability B) Easiest installation C) Lowest cost D) Highest durability
A) Random hole B) Carefully planned opening C) A window D) Missing thatch
A) Buying expensive tools B) Installing flashing C) Planning and material gathering D) Starting at the top |