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