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