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How to build a long-lasting fire (e.g., Dakota fire hole)
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. What is the primary advantage of a Dakota fire hole?
A) Easier to start with wet wood
B) Reduced visibility and wind protection
C) Faster cooking times
D) Brighter light
  • 2. What is tinder used for?
A) Building the main structure of the fire
B) Catching the initial spark
C) Smothering the flames
D) Creating smoke signals
  • 3. What is kindling?
A) Green grass used to dampen the fire
B) Small, dry sticks used to build the fire from tinder
C) Wet leaves used to create smoke
D) Large logs for long-lasting heat
  • 4. What is the purpose of the air intake hole in a Dakota fire hole?
A) To let out excess smoke
B) To drain water from the fire pit
C) To add fuel easily
D) To provide oxygen to the fire
  • 5. What is the best type of wood for a long-lasting fire?
A) Hardwood
B) Rotting wood
C) Wet wood
D) Softwood
  • 6. Why should you gather more fuel than you think you need?
A) To account for unexpected conditions and longer burn times
B) To create a bigger fire for warmth
C) To show off your fire-building skills
D) To have extra to sell
  • 7. What is the optimal shape for the fire pit of a Dakota fire hole?
A) Square
B) Oval
C) Triangular
D) Cylindrical
  • 8. How deep should the fire pit generally be?
A) Very shallow for easy access
B) Extremely deep to hide the fire completely
C) Irrelevant; depth doesn't matter
D) Deep enough to contain the fire and provide insulation
  • 9. What direction should the air intake hole face?
A) Towards the prevailing wind
B) Straight up
C) It doesn't matter
D) Away from the prevailing wind
  • 10. Why is dry tinder crucial?
A) Wet tinder burns longer
B) Wet tinder will not ignite easily
C) Wet tinder creates more smoke
D) Wet tinder is easier to find
  • 11. What is a good example of natural tinder?
A) Green leaves
B) Mud
C) Birch bark
D) Rocks
  • 12. What is the purpose of 'batoning' wood?
A) Burning wood slowly
B) Splitting wood with a knife and another object
C) Drying wood quickly
D) Stacking wood neatly
  • 13. What safety precaution should you take when digging a Dakota fire hole?
A) Dig only during the night
B) Dig in densely forested areas
C) Be aware of underground utilities
D) Dig near water sources
  • 14. How can you extinguish a Dakota fire hole fire safely?
A) Let it burn out completely unattended
B) Pour gasoline on it
C) Slowly add water and stir the ashes
D) Cover it with dirt and leave
  • 15. Why is it important to clear the area around the fire pit?
A) To attract animals
B) To provide more fuel
C) To prevent the fire from spreading
D) To make the area look nicer
  • 16. What is the advantage of using a Dakota fire hole for cooking?
A) Requires no cooking equipment
B) Provides consistent heat and wind protection
C) Cooks food faster than other methods
D) Adds a smoky flavor
  • 17. What should you do with the excavated soil from the Dakota fire hole?
A) Keep it nearby to refill the hole later
B) Scatter it widely
C) Use it to build a shelter
D) Throw it away
  • 18. How does a Dakota fire hole minimize smoke?
A) Efficient combustion due to proper airflow
B) The depth of the hole filters the smoke
C) The type of wood used
D) It doesn't minimize smoke
  • 19. Why is it important to have a well-ventilated fire?
A) To ensure complete combustion
B) To conserve fuel
C) To create more smoke
D) To make the fire burn slower
  • 20. What size should the air intake hole be relative to the fire pit?
A) Smaller than the fire pit opening
B) The same size as the fire pit opening
C) Larger than the fire pit opening
D) Size doesn't matter
  • 21. What is a 'fire bow' used for?
A) Stoking the fire
B) Carrying firewood
C) Creating friction to generate an ember
D) Extinguishing flames
  • 22. What is a good alternative to matches for starting a fire?
A) Gasoline
B) Ferrocerium rod
C) A magnifying glass pointed at wet leaves
D) Lighter fluid
  • 23. What is the 'teepee' method of building a fire?
A) Spreading the fire out on the ground
B) Arranging kindling around the tinder in a cone shape
C) Stacking logs like a log cabin
D) Burying the fire in the ground
  • 24. What is the 'log cabin' method of building a fire?
A) Arranging kindling in a teepee shape
B) Digging a hole for the fire
C) Spreading tinder thinly on the ground
D) Stacking logs perpendicularly in a square shape
  • 25. How can you protect your tinder from rain?
A) Leave it out to dry
B) Keep it in a waterproof container
C) Bury it in the ground
D) Soak it in oil
  • 26. What is the purpose of a 'windbreak' around a fire?
A) To attract animals
B) To create more smoke
C) To protect the fire from gusts of wind
D) To reflect heat
  • 27. What type of soil is best for digging a Dakota fire hole?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Firm and stable soil
C) Rocky soil
D) Loose sand
  • 28. What is a 'feather stick'?
A) A wet stick used to create smoke
B) A stick decorated with feathers
C) A stick with thin shavings used as tinder
D) A straight, strong stick for stirring the fire
  • 29. How should you monitor a fire?
A) Only at the beginning
B) From a distance
C) Only at the end
D) Continuously and attentively
  • 30. What is the Leave No Trace principle regarding fires?
A) Minimize campfire impacts
B) Build large campfires
C) Burn all trash in the campfire
D) Leave the fire burning when you leave
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