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How to build a lean-to shelter
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a lean-to shelter?
A) Attracting wildlife
B) Protection from the elements
C) Storing food
D) Signaling for help
  • 2. What is the most important factor when choosing a location for your lean-to?
A) Proximity to water
B) Visibility from a distance
C) Availability of resources and protection from wind
D) Flat ground
  • 3. What is the main structural component of a lean-to?
A) Small twigs
B) Leaves
C) Mud
D) A sturdy support beam
  • 4. Which of the following is the best material for the support beam?
A) A strong, straight branch or log
B) Grass
C) A bundle of small sticks
D) A vine
  • 5. What angle should the support beam ideally be placed at?
A) Approximately 90 degrees
B) Approximately 180 degrees
C) Parallel to the ground
D) Approximately 45 degrees
  • 6. What is used to create the frame of the lean-to against the support beam?
A) Sheets of metal
B) Smaller branches or poles
C) Large rocks
D) Bundles of dried grass
  • 7. What is the purpose of the frame structure against the support beam?
A) To attract insects
B) To provide a base for the shelter covering
C) To provide seating
D) To reflect sunlight
  • 8. What materials are best used for covering the lean-to frame?
A) Leaves, pine needles, bark, and mud
B) Metal scraps
C) Brightly colored cloth
D) Glass shards
  • 9. How should the covering materials be applied to the frame?
A) Loosely draped
B) Tightly woven
C) Layered thickly and densely
D) Spread thinly and sparsely
  • 10. What is the purpose of layering the covering material?
A) To make it easier to dismantle
B) To provide insulation and water resistance
C) To attract animals
D) To make it look more aesthetically pleasing
  • 11. How can you improve the water resistance of your lean-to covering?
A) Leaving gaps for ventilation
B) Using absorbent materials
C) Punching holes for drainage
D) Overlapping layers like shingles
  • 12. What can be used to secure the covering materials in place?
A) Nails
B) Glue
C) Paint
D) Mud, vines, or small branches
  • 13. Why is it important to make the lean-to small and efficient?
A) To allow for more occupants
B) To conserve resources and body heat
C) To make it easier to find
D) To attract attention
  • 14. What is the ideal size for a single-person lean-to?
A) Extremely small and cramped
B) Just large enough to lie down comfortably
C) Large enough to stand up in
D) Large enough to store a lot of gear
  • 15. What safety precautions should you take when building a lean-to?
A) Use unsafe tools
B) Be mindful of sharp tools and falling branches
C) Ignore any potential hazards
D) Build in a dangerous area
  • 16. What should you do with leftover debris after building your lean-to?
A) Scatter it to minimize impact on the environment
B) Pile it up near the shelter
C) Leave it in a conspicuous pile
D) Burn it without proper precautions
  • 17. What is the purpose of building a debris bed inside the lean-to?
A) To attract insects
B) To make the shelter smell better
C) To provide insulation and comfort
D) To create a fire hazard
  • 18. What materials are best for a debris bed?
A) Poisonous plants
B) Sharp rocks
C) Dry leaves, pine needles, and grass
D) Wet leaves and mud
  • 19. How thick should the debris bed be?
A) So thick you can't move
B) Several inches to a foot thick
C) Just a single layer
D) No debris bed at all
  • 20. How can you waterproof the inside of your lean-to?
A) Removing all debris
B) Doing nothing
C) Adding another layer of waterproof materials on the inside
D) Leaving large gaps for ventilation
  • 21. What is a potential drawback of a lean-to shelter?
A) It only provides protection from one direction.
B) It is too durable.
C) It is too warm.
D) It attracts too many animals.
  • 22. What type of weather is a lean-to most suitable for?
A) Blizzards
B) Mild to moderate weather
C) Hurricanes
D) Severe thunderstorms
  • 23. If it starts raining heavily, what action should you take regarding your lean-to?
A) Hope for the best
B) Abandon it immediately
C) Reinforce the covering and ensure proper drainage
D) Remove the covering
  • 24. How can you improve the insulation of your lean-to in cold weather?
A) Adding extra layers of insulation to the walls and roof.
B) Leaving gaps in the covering.
C) Removing all insulation.
D) Creating large openings for ventilation
  • 25. What natural landmark can be used as the back support of your lean-to?
A) Active bee hive
B) Small bush
C) Large rock or fallen tree.
D) Sandy dune
  • 26. What should you do if you have to leave your lean-to for an extended period?
A) Leave it standing as a permanent structure.
B) Booby trap it.
C) Disassemble it and scatter the materials, if appropriate and safe to do so.
D) Mark it with bright flags.
  • 27. Why is proper ventilation important in a lean-to?
A) It's not important.
B) To attract insects.
C) To prevent condensation and moisture buildup.
D) To let in more cold air.
  • 28. What direction should the opening of your lean-to ideally face?
A) Away from the prevailing wind.
B) Towards the sun.
C) Towards the prevailing wind.
D) Towards a water source.
  • 29. What consideration should you make when building a lean-to in an area with venomous snakes or insects?
A) Take extra precautions to avoid attracting or disturbing them.
B) Try to kill them all.
C) Use the lean-to to trap them.
D) Ignore their presence.
  • 30. What is the best way to ensure the longevity of your lean-to?
A) Use durable materials and maintain it regularly.
B) Build it quickly and carelessly.
C) Hope for the best.
D) Use non-biodegradable materials.
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