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