A) Its bright, vibrant colors. B) Its high mineral content. C) Its ability to absorb and retain flammable oils. D) Its sharp, needle-like texture.
A) Reindeer moss B) Sheet moss C) Haircap moss D) Sphagnum moss (when dried)
A) Thoroughly dry it. B) Mix it with sand. C) Grind it into a powder. D) Soak it in water.
A) Drying keeps bugs away. B) Dry moss ignites more easily. C) Wet moss burns hotter. D) Wet moss preserves the ember longer.
A) Adding baking soda. B) Boiling it. C) Freezing it. D) Adding petroleum jelly or wax.
A) Having a low ignition point. B) Being completely waterproof. C) Being dry and fluffy. D) Being easily combustible.
A) Lichen. B) Sphagnum moss. C) Certain types of bracket fungi. D) Pine resin.
A) Being completely waterproof. B) Being brightly colored. C) Producing a large flame quickly. D) Holding an ember for a long time.
A) Coated in tree sap. B) Simply dried in the sun. C) Boiled, dried, and pounded into a felt-like material. D) Mixed with gunpowder.
A) Fomes fomentarius (Hoof Fungus) B) Chanterelle C) Shiitake D) Morel
A) It produces a large amount of smoke. B) It can catch a spark easily and hold an ember. C) It's very easy to find in any environment. D) It burns with a very hot flame.
A) Roasting the entire fungus over a fire. B) Grinding the fungus into a powder. C) Separating the tinder layer from the hard outer layer. D) Soaking the fungus in vinegar.
A) Lichen must be mixed with gunpowder to work. B) Only wet lichen can be used. C) No, lichen is never flammable. D) Yes, some dried lichen species are flammable.
A) It is always found near dry wood. B) Its bright colors attract sunlight. C) Its stringy, dry texture allows it to catch sparks. D) It contains flammable oils in large quantities.
A) Wrapped in aluminum foil and buried. B) Attached to your belt with string. C) Loose in your pocket. D) In a waterproof container.
A) Smother it with more tinder. B) Pour water on it to control the flame. C) Gently blow on it. D) Wave it vigorously in the air.
A) It prevents the tinder from burning too quickly. B) It allows for good airflow to fuel the flames. C) It keeps the tinder hidden from the wind. D) It attracts birds who can help fan the flames.
A) A type of waterproof material used to protect tinder. B) A cloth used to clean fungi for consumption. C) Cloth that has been slowly burned in a container, like fungi it catches sparks easily. D) A medicinal cloth made with moss and herbs.
A) Underneath the ferro rod to protect it from rain. B) Above the ferro rod to create a chimney effect. C) Far away from the ferro rod to avoid scorching. D) Close to the ferro rod to catch the sparks.
A) It should be flexible and bendable. B) It should feel heavy and damp. C) It should crumble easily. D) It should stick to your fingers.
A) It keeps the tinder dry in wet conditions. B) It filters out harmful UV rays. C) It focuses sunlight to create a concentrated heat source. D) It makes the tinder appear larger and easier to handle.
A) Damp, shady areas. B) Areas heavily polluted or near roads. C) On decaying logs. D) Forest floors.
A) Burn the area after collecting to prevent regrowth. B) Harvest sustainably and avoid over-collecting. C) Always collect everything you find. D) Only harvest in protected areas.
A) Very fine tinder. B) Coarse tinder. C) Mixture of both is mandatory. D) It doesn't matter.
A) To gradually build the flame from small to larger materials. B) To create a larger fire more quickly. C) To prevent the fire from going out too soon. D) To save on the amount of tinder needed.
A) Sea shells. B) Granite rocks. C) Clay soil. D) Birch bark.
A) Only if the tree is dead. B) Only if the resin is mixed with water. C) Yes. D) No.
A) Large logs for a sustained fire. B) Cooking utensils for preparing food. C) Waterproof materials to protect the fire. D) Small, easily flammable materials to catch a spark and start a flame.
A) Using a flint and steel. B) Using a flamethrower. C) Using a magnifying glass. D) Using a lighter.
A) Mushroom B) Amanita muscaria C) Phellinus igniarius D) Chanterelle |