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