How to build a long-lasting fire (e.g., Dakota fire hole) - Test
  • 1. What is the primary advantage of a Dakota fire hole?
A) Reduced visibility and wind protection
B) Brighter light
C) Easier to start with wet wood
D) Faster cooking times
  • 2. What is tinder used for?
A) Smothering the flames
B) Building the main structure of the fire
C) Catching the initial spark
D) Creating smoke signals
  • 3. What is kindling?
A) Green grass used to dampen the fire
B) Wet leaves used to create smoke
C) Small, dry sticks used to build the fire from tinder
D) Large logs for long-lasting heat
  • 4. What is the purpose of the air intake hole in a Dakota fire hole?
A) To provide oxygen to the fire
B) To add fuel easily
C) To drain water from the fire pit
D) To let out excess smoke
  • 5. What is the best type of wood for a long-lasting fire?
A) Wet wood
B) Hardwood
C) Rotting wood
D) Softwood
  • 6. Why should you gather more fuel than you think you need?
A) To account for unexpected conditions and longer burn times
B) To show off your fire-building skills
C) To have extra to sell
D) To create a bigger fire for warmth
  • 7. What is the optimal shape for the fire pit of a Dakota fire hole?
A) Triangular
B) Square
C) Oval
D) Cylindrical
  • 8. How deep should the fire pit generally be?
A) Extremely deep to hide the fire completely
B) Very shallow for easy access
C) Irrelevant; depth doesn't matter
D) Deep enough to contain the fire and provide insulation
  • 9. What direction should the air intake hole face?
A) Away from the prevailing wind
B) It doesn't matter
C) Straight up
D) Towards the prevailing wind
  • 10. Why is dry tinder crucial?
A) Wet tinder creates more smoke
B) Wet tinder will not ignite easily
C) Wet tinder burns longer
D) Wet tinder is easier to find
  • 11. What is a good example of natural tinder?
A) Rocks
B) Green leaves
C) Birch bark
D) Mud
  • 12. What is the purpose of 'batoning' wood?
A) Burning wood slowly
B) Splitting wood with a knife and another object
C) Stacking wood neatly
D) Drying wood quickly
  • 13. What safety precaution should you take when digging a Dakota fire hole?
A) Be aware of underground utilities
B) Dig only during the night
C) Dig in densely forested areas
D) Dig near water sources
  • 14. How can you extinguish a Dakota fire hole fire safely?
A) Slowly add water and stir the ashes
B) Pour gasoline on it
C) Let it burn out completely unattended
D) Cover it with dirt and leave
  • 15. Why is it important to clear the area around the fire pit?
A) To attract animals
B) To provide more fuel
C) To prevent the fire from spreading
D) To make the area look nicer
  • 16. What is the advantage of using a Dakota fire hole for cooking?
A) Requires no cooking equipment
B) Cooks food faster than other methods
C) Adds a smoky flavor
D) Provides consistent heat and wind protection
  • 17. What should you do with the excavated soil from the Dakota fire hole?
A) Use it to build a shelter
B) Throw it away
C) Keep it nearby to refill the hole later
D) Scatter it widely
  • 18. How does a Dakota fire hole minimize smoke?
A) The type of wood used
B) It doesn't minimize smoke
C) Efficient combustion due to proper airflow
D) The depth of the hole filters the smoke
  • 19. Why is it important to have a well-ventilated fire?
A) To make the fire burn slower
B) To ensure complete combustion
C) To conserve fuel
D) To create more smoke
  • 20. What size should the air intake hole be relative to the fire pit?
A) The same size as the fire pit opening
B) Size doesn't matter
C) Smaller than the fire pit opening
D) Larger than the fire pit opening
  • 21. What is a 'fire bow' used for?
A) Extinguishing flames
B) Stoking the fire
C) Carrying firewood
D) Creating friction to generate an ember
  • 22. What is a good alternative to matches for starting a fire?
A) Ferrocerium rod
B) Lighter fluid
C) Gasoline
D) A magnifying glass pointed at wet leaves
  • 23. What is the 'teepee' method of building a fire?
A) Spreading the fire out on the ground
B) Stacking logs like a log cabin
C) Burying the fire in the ground
D) Arranging kindling around the tinder in a cone shape
  • 24. What is the 'log cabin' method of building a fire?
A) Digging a hole for the fire
B) Arranging kindling in a teepee shape
C) Spreading tinder thinly on the ground
D) Stacking logs perpendicularly in a square shape
  • 25. How can you protect your tinder from rain?
A) Soak it in oil
B) Bury it in the ground
C) Keep it in a waterproof container
D) Leave it out to dry
  • 26. What is the purpose of a 'windbreak' around a fire?
A) To protect the fire from gusts of wind
B) To create more smoke
C) To reflect heat
D) To attract animals
  • 27. What type of soil is best for digging a Dakota fire hole?
A) Rocky soil
B) Waterlogged soil
C) Firm and stable soil
D) Loose sand
  • 28. What is a 'feather stick'?
A) A stick decorated with feathers
B) A stick with thin shavings used as tinder
C) A wet stick used to create smoke
D) A straight, strong stick for stirring the fire
  • 29. How should you monitor a fire?
A) From a distance
B) Only at the end
C) Only at the beginning
D) Continuously and attentively
  • 30. What is the Leave No Trace principle regarding fires?
A) Burn all trash in the campfire
B) Build large campfires
C) Minimize campfire impacts
D) Leave the fire burning when you leave
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