How to build a debris shelter - Test
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a debris shelter?
A) Attracting wild animals
B) Storing food
C) Signaling for rescue
D) Protection from the elements
  • 2. What is the most important factor when choosing a location for a debris shelter?
A) Sun exposure
B) Proximity to water source
C) Availability of materials
D) Scenic view
  • 3. Which of these materials is BEST for insulation in a debris shelter?
A) Large rocks
B) Wet mud
C) Dry leaves
D) Live plants
  • 4. What is the recommended angle for the main support pole of a lean-to debris shelter?
A) Perfectly horizontal
B) Exactly 90 degrees
C) Approximately 45 degrees
D) Whatever you can find
  • 5. What is the first step in building a basic lean-to shelter?
A) Gathering debris
B) Laying down a ground cover
C) Building a fire
D) Finding a sturdy support
  • 6. What type of knot is helpful to build a frame for the shelter?
A) Bowline
B) Clove hitch
C) Square knot
D) Figure eight
  • 7. What is the minimum thickness of the insulation layer on a debris shelter for adequate warmth?
A) Doesn't matter
B) Less than an inch
C) At least 1-2 feet
D) A few inches
  • 8. Why is ventilation important in a debris shelter?
A) To keep animals away
B) To attract sunlight
C) To make it look better
D) To prevent condensation and suffocation
  • 9. Which of these is a sign of a good location for a debris shelter?
A) On top of a hill
B) Sheltered from wind
C) Open to sunlight
D) Near a game trail
  • 10. What is a common mistake when building a debris shelter?
A) Not using enough insulation
B) Using too much insulation
C) Building it too close to water
D) Making it too big
  • 11. What type of debris shelter resembles a small burrow?
A) Tipi shelter
B) Lean-to shelter
C) Debris hut
D) Quinzhee
  • 12. Besides insulation, what else should be considered for comfort?
A) A window
B) A door
C) A pillow
D) Ground insulation
  • 13. What should you do if it starts raining while you're building your shelter?
A) Prioritize building a roof
B) Start a fire to dry off
C) Stop and wait for it to stop
D) Nothing, keep building
  • 14. Why is it important to avoid building a debris shelter near a dead tree?
A) Risk of falling limbs
B) Bad luck
C) Blocks sunlight
D) Attracts insects
  • 15. What is the purpose of a 'wigwam' style shelter?
A) Storage
B) Camouflage
C) Cooking
D) Weather protection
  • 16. What is the best way to secure the debris used as insulation?
A) Tying it with vines
B) Gluing it with sap
C) Layering it and packing it tightly
D) Leaving it loose
  • 17. What is the most important part of making a debris shelter waterproof?
A) Using only waterproof materials
B) Overlapping layers of material
C) Doesn't need to be waterproof
D) Building it on high ground
  • 18. Why is it important to make your shelter as small as reasonably possible?
A) Easier to camouflage
B) Retain heat more efficiently
C) Less time to build
D) Use less material
  • 19. Which natural material is best to use for a waterproof roof?
A) Large leaves or bark
B) Grass
C) Small twigs
D) Pine needles
  • 20. How often should you check the integrity of your debris shelter?
A) Never, if built correctly
B) Only once when completed
C) Only in the morning
D) Regularly, especially after bad weather
  • 21. What is a 'thermal mass' in the context of shelter building?
A) A lightweight insulation material
B) The strength of the support structure
C) Material that absorbs and stores heat
D) The amount of debris used
  • 22. What should you do if animals enter your shelter?
A) Offer them food
B) Ignore them
C) Try to scare them away
D) Attack them
  • 23. What type of structure best uses a triangular form?
A) Igloo
B) Lean-to shelter
C) Square shelter
D) Round shelter
  • 24. How can you waterproof the bottom of your shelter?
A) Using nothing
B) Using snow
C) With thick layer of leaves
D) Using dirt
  • 25. What is a good way to use mud in construction?
A) Chinking gaps
B) Insulation
C) Foundation
D) Roof
  • 26. What can you use as rope to create a strong frame?
A) Mud
B) Rocks
C) Vines
D) Sand
  • 27. How do you keep the wind out of your shelter entrance?
A) Block it with leaves
B) Use a door
C) Ventilation hole
D) Leave it open
  • 28. Can a small fire keep your shelter warm enough?
A) No
B) Only if you build a large fire
C) Only if you dance
D) Yes, if it is well insulated
  • 29. Why is important to make a fire pit away from your shelter?
A) Because its fun
B) Keep embers away
C) Because it will be cold
D) To attract animals
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