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