How to make and use digging sticks for harvesting roots
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a digging stick?
A) To build shelters
B) To hunt animals
C) To start fires
D) To harvest roots and tubers
  • 2. What type of wood is generally preferred for a digging stick?
A) Softwood
B) Hardwood
C) Greenwood
D) Rotten wood
  • 3. What is a common method for hardening the tip of a digging stick?
A) Applying clay
B) Water submersion
C) Fire hardening
D) Sun drying
  • 4. What shape is most effective for the digging end of the stick?
A) Flat and wide
B) Forked
C) Blunt and round
D) Pointed or beveled
  • 5. Which of these is a potential danger when using a digging stick?
A) Frostbite
B) Dehydration
C) Back strain
D) Sunburn
  • 6. What is the ideal length for a digging stick?
A) Elbow to ground
B) Waist to ground
C) Head to ground
D) Shoulder to ground
  • 7. Why is a handle sometimes added to a digging stick?
A) Easier transport
B) Improved grip and leverage
C) Decoration
D) Increased weight
  • 8. What is the typical angle used when levering with a digging stick?
A) 180 degrees
B) 30-45 degrees
C) 90 degrees
D) 0 degrees
  • 9. What should you do after harvesting roots to ensure future growth?
A) Flood the area
B) Leave the area bare
C) Burn the area
D) Replant some seeds or tubers
  • 10. What can be used to sharpen a digging stick in the field?
A) Bone
B) Stone
C) Leaves
D) Wood
  • 11. What safety precaution should be taken when digging near rocks?
A) Wear eye protection
B) Dig faster
C) Ignore the rocks
D) Dig barefoot
  • 12. Why is it important to identify plants correctly before digging?
A) To impress others
B) To avoid poisonous plants
C) To find the largest roots
D) To avoid damaging the soil
  • 13. What is the term for sustainable harvesting practices?
A) Aggressive harvesting
B) Neglectful harvesting
C) Responsible harvesting
D) Random harvesting
  • 14. Which of the following enhances the digging sticks durability?
A) Soaking in water
B) Burying in the ground
C) Immediate use
D) Proper drying
  • 15. What is the effect of charring the digging sticks point?
A) Softens the wood
B) Hardens and protects
C) Makes it brittle
D) Attracts insects
  • 16. Which tool might be used in conjunction with a digging stick?
A) Saw
B) Basket
C) Axe
D) Hammer
  • 17. What does "levering" refer to when using a digging stick?
A) Carrying the stick
B) Using the stick as a fulcrum
C) Sharpening the tip
D) Finding roots
  • 18. Where is the pressure applied when levering with a digging stick?
A) On the root itself
B) In the middle of the stick
C) At the end of the handle
D) Near the fulcrum point
  • 19. What soil type is most suitable for using a digging stick?
A) Loam
B) Solid rock
C) Pure sand
D) Clay
  • 20. What action makes the digging stick more efficient?
A) Twisting the stick violently
B) Digging quickly
C) Using body weight
D) Using only arm strength
  • 21. What material can be used to create a hand grip?
A) Cordage
B) Metal
C) Glass
D) Plastic
  • 22. How long should a newly made digging stick be allowed to dry?
A) Several weeks
B) One day
C) A few hours
D) Until its cracking
  • 23. What problem arises when using a wet digging stick?
A) Easier hardening
B) Reduced strength
C) Increased sharpness
D) Better grip
  • 24. Which of these is a traditional method of preserving digging sticks?
A) Painting
B) Refrigerating
C) Oiling
D) Freezing
  • 25. What is the consequence of digging too close to a plant stem?
A) Faster root growth
B) Nutrient enrichment
C) Damage to the plant
D) Easier root removal
  • 26. How does a digging stick aid in harvesting?
A) Fertilizes soil
B) Repels insects
C) Attracts roots
D) Loosens the soil
  • 27. What type of motion is best for breaking through tough soil?
A) Tapping
B) Prying
C) Sweeping
D) Scratching
  • 28. What should one look for when selecting a tree branch for a digging stick?
A) Presence of many knots
B) Twisted shape
C) Straight grain
D) Rotting core
  • 29. What is a benefit of crafting your own digging stick?
A) Requires no maintenance
B) Custom fit
C) Weighs more
D) Easier to break
  • 30. When discarding a digging stick, what is the best disposal method?
A) Leave it on the trail
B) Throw it in the river
C) Return it to the earth
D) Burn it completely
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