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