A) Its bright, vibrant colors. B) Its sharp, needle-like texture. C) Its high mineral content. D) Its ability to absorb and retain flammable oils.
A) Sheet moss B) Reindeer moss C) Sphagnum moss (when dried) D) Haircap moss
A) Soak it in water. B) Thoroughly dry it. C) Mix it with sand. D) Grind it into a powder.
A) Dry moss ignites more easily. B) Wet moss burns hotter. C) Wet moss preserves the ember longer. D) Drying keeps bugs away.
A) Boiling it. B) Adding petroleum jelly or wax. C) Adding baking soda. D) Freezing it.
A) Having a low ignition point. B) Being easily combustible. C) Being completely waterproof. D) Being dry and fluffy.
A) Pine resin. B) Sphagnum moss. C) Lichen. D) Certain types of bracket fungi.
A) Being completely waterproof. B) Being brightly colored. C) Producing a large flame quickly. D) Holding an ember for a long time.
A) Boiled, dried, and pounded into a felt-like material. B) Coated in tree sap. C) Simply dried in the sun. D) Mixed with gunpowder.
A) Chanterelle B) Shiitake C) Morel D) Fomes fomentarius (Hoof Fungus)
A) It can catch a spark easily and hold an ember. B) It's very easy to find in any environment. C) It produces a large amount of smoke. D) It burns with a very hot flame.
A) Separating the tinder layer from the hard outer layer. B) Roasting the entire fungus over a fire. C) Soaking the fungus in vinegar. D) Grinding the fungus into a powder.
A) Yes, some dried lichen species are flammable. B) Lichen must be mixed with gunpowder to work. C) No, lichen is never flammable. D) Only wet lichen can be used.
A) Its stringy, dry texture allows it to catch sparks. B) Its bright colors attract sunlight. C) It is always found near dry wood. D) It contains flammable oils in large quantities.
A) Attached to your belt with string. B) In a waterproof container. C) Loose in your pocket. D) Wrapped in aluminum foil and buried.
A) Gently blow on it. B) Pour water on it to control the flame. C) Wave it vigorously in the air. D) Smother it with more tinder.
A) It allows for good airflow to fuel the flames. B) It keeps the tinder hidden from the wind. C) It attracts birds who can help fan the flames. D) It prevents the tinder from burning too quickly.
A) Cloth that has been slowly burned in a container, like fungi it catches sparks easily. B) A medicinal cloth made with moss and herbs. C) A type of waterproof material used to protect tinder. D) A cloth used to clean fungi for consumption.
A) Above the ferro rod to create a chimney effect. B) Far away from the ferro rod to avoid scorching. C) Underneath the ferro rod to protect it from rain. D) Close to the ferro rod to catch the sparks.
A) It should feel heavy and damp. B) It should stick to your fingers. C) It should crumble easily. D) It should be flexible and bendable.
A) It focuses sunlight to create a concentrated heat source. B) It filters out harmful UV rays. C) It makes the tinder appear larger and easier to handle. D) It keeps the tinder dry in wet conditions.
A) On decaying logs. B) Areas heavily polluted or near roads. C) Damp, shady areas. D) Forest floors.
A) Harvest sustainably and avoid over-collecting. B) Burn the area after collecting to prevent regrowth. C) Always collect everything you find. D) Only harvest in protected areas.
A) Very fine tinder. B) Coarse tinder. C) Mixture of both is mandatory. D) It doesn't matter.
A) To save on the amount of tinder needed. B) To prevent the fire from going out too soon. C) To gradually build the flame from small to larger materials. D) To create a larger fire more quickly.
A) Sea shells. B) Birch bark. C) Granite rocks. D) Clay soil.
A) Only if the tree is dead. B) No. C) Yes. D) Only if the resin is mixed with water.
A) Cooking utensils for preparing food. B) Small, easily flammable materials to catch a spark and start a flame. C) Waterproof materials to protect the fire. D) Large logs for a sustained fire.
A) Using a flint and steel. B) Using a lighter. C) Using a magnifying glass. D) Using a flamethrower.
A) Phellinus igniarius B) Mushroom C) Amanita muscaria D) Chanterelle |