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How to insulate shelters using animal hides or mud
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. What is the primary function of insulation in a shelter?
A) To increase the shelter's size
B) To reduce heat transfer
C) To improve the shelter's appearance
D) To attract animals
  • 2. Which animal hide is generally considered best for insulation due to its thickness and fur?
A) Bear
B) Fox
C) Rabbit
D) Snake
  • 3. How does mud provide insulation?
A) By reflecting light
B) By creating a barrier to airflow
C) By attracting sunlight
D) By generating heat
  • 4. What is 'chinking' when referring to mud insulation?
A) A method of applying animal hides
B) A type of mud used for painting
C) The process of drying mud
D) Filling gaps between logs or stones with mud
  • 5. What is an important preparation step for using animal hides as insulation?
A) Burning the hide
B) Curing the hide
C) Washing the hide with soap
D) Painting the hide
  • 6. What does curing the hide do?
A) Prevents decomposition
B) Changes the color of the hide
C) Makes the hide softer
D) Makes the hide stronger
  • 7. What should be considered when applying mud to a shelter for insulation?
A) Apply it in a single, thick layer
B) Mix it with sand
C) Allow it to dry completely
D) Keep it wet
  • 8. Why is airflow important to consider with mud insulated shelters?
A) To prevent mold growth
B) To strengthen the mud
C) To speed up the drying process
D) To increase the temperature
  • 9. What is a potential drawback of using animal hides for insulation?
A) Being too flammable
B) Being too easy to tear
C) Being too heavy
D) Attracting pests
  • 10. How can you improve the insulation of a hide-covered shelter?
A) Painting the hides
B) Making the hides thinner
C) Layering multiple hides
D) Applying water to the hides
  • 11. What type of climate is mud insulation most effective in?
A) Humid climates
B) Tropical climates
C) Dry climates
D) Cold climates
  • 12. What should you do to maintain mud insulation?
A) Repair cracks regularly
B) Soak it with water
C) Burn it slightly
D) Cover it with plastic
  • 13. Why is important to remove as much flesh from hides?
A) Make the hide more pliable
B) Lighter the hide
C) Prevent Rotting
D) Prevent animals from eating it
  • 14. How do you ensure the mud is properly mixed?
A) Very Wet
B) Containing large rocks
C) Very Dry
D) Free from clumps and evenly distributed
  • 15. What is a wattle and daub system?
A) A modern technique to insulate shelters
B) A way of curing hides
C) A way of tanning hides
D) A framework of woven sticks covered with mud
  • 16. How to best apply animal hides?
A) Left on the ground
B) Securely fastened
C) Loosely Drapped
D) Stacked in a pile
  • 17. How does fur help trap heat?
A) By generating heat directly
B) By creating air pockets
C) By reflecting sunlight onto the skin
D) By absorbing moisture
  • 18. What can be added to mud to improve its strength and prevent cracking?
A) Sand alone
B) Sugar
C) Straw or Fiber
D) Oil
  • 19. What is a good way to protect mud insulation from rain?
A) Paint
B) Sprinkling sugar
C) Leave it exposed
D) An overhanging roof
  • 20. Is it important to choose mud with good clay content?
A) Yes
B) No
C) Only in humid climates
D) It only matters what color the mud is.
  • 21. What considerations should be made regarding local ethics?
A) Build where ever you would like
B) Obtain permission for material usage
C) Take as much as you want
D) Ignore locals when building
  • 22. Which tool is important for applying mud effectively?
A) Trowel
B) Hammer
C) Saw
D) Axe
  • 23. Which type of hide is most water repellent?
A) Pig
B) Waterfowl
C) Cow
D) Deer
  • 24. When should you apply the first layer of mud?
A) Prior to expected seasonal changes
B) After weather hits
C) During a heat wave
D) During winter
  • 25. What is an important step to ensure the health and safety of animals while sourcing hide materials?
A) Hunt as many as possible
B) Hunt endangered species
C) Ensure proper hunting methods
D) Ignore all animals
  • 26. How would you prevent a small animal from burrowing within the layers of the shelter?
A) Poison
B) Wire mesh or compacting the mud
C) Glue
D) Leaving the space empty.
  • 27. Is it okay to use human waste in mud?
A) No
B) Yes
C) It depends
D) Sometimes
  • 28. If the hide has holes in it, what should you do?
A) Throw it away
B) Ignore it
C) Patch it
D) Hang it on a wall
  • 29. What is the purpose of tanning a hide before use?
A) To preserve it and make it pliable
B) To change its color
C) To make it more edible
D) To make it waterproof
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