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