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How to start a fire using friction
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. What is the most important initial element when starting a friction fire?
A) Kindling
B) Fuelwood
C) Tinder
D) Axe
  • 2. Which wood type is generally considered best for the spindle?
A) Resinous wood
B) Rotting wood
C) Green hardwood
D) Dry softwood
  • 3. What is the purpose of the hearth board?
A) To store tinder
B) To sharpen the spindle
C) To protect the ground
D) To create friction and produce an ember
  • 4. What action creates the friction needed for the hand drill method?
A) Striking the spindle with a rock
B) Using a lighter
C) Blowing on the hearth board
D) Rubbing the spindle against the hearth board
  • 5. What color should the dust be that's produced from friction when using a bow drill?
A) Brown
B) Green
C) White
D) Black
  • 6. What does the 'notch' do on the hearth board?
A) Collects the ember
B) Ventilates the dust
C) Drains moisture
D) Holds the spindle
  • 7. After creating an ember, what is the next step?
A) Blowing directly on the ember
B) Transferring it to a tinder bundle
C) Extinguishing it
D) Adding kindling
  • 8. What is a good characteristic of a successful tinder bundle?
A) Feathery and loosely packed
B) Made of large twigs
C) Covered in bark
D) Densely packed and damp
  • 9. What is the purpose of blowing on the tinder bundle?
A) To cool the ember
B) To extinguish the ember
C) To provide oxygen to the ember
D) To clean the ember
  • 10. What is the benefit of using a bow drill over a hand drill?
A) Greater speed and easier sustained pressure
B) Less equipment needed
C) Lower skill requirement
D) Works better in wet conditions
  • 11. What is the term for the small, glowing coal produced by friction?
A) Ember
B) Spark
C) Flame
D) Flash
  • 12. What can happen if the spindle is too thick?
A) It will last longer
B) It will be difficult to generate enough friction
C) It will be easier to control
D) It will create too much heat too quickly
  • 13. What is the ideal shape for the spindle's bottom end?
A) Sharp and pointed
B) Perfectly flat
C) Slightly rounded
D) Completely blunt
  • 14. Why is dry wood essential for friction fire starting?
A) Dry wood is easier to find
B) Dry wood creates more smoke
C) Moisture absorbs heat, preventing ignition
D) Dry wood is heavier
  • 15. What is a common mistake when using the bow drill method?
A) Applying too much downward pressure
B) Using too much tinder
C) Not applying enough downward pressure
D) Using too little tinder
  • 16. Which of these materials makes good tinder?
A) Wet grass
B) Green leaves
C) Shredded cedar bark
D) Mud
  • 17. What is the purpose of kindling?
A) To protect the tinder
B) To create the initial spark
C) To help transition the ember to a larger flame
D) To keep the fire burning all night
  • 18. What is the 'bearing block' used for in the bow drill method?
A) To sharpen the spindle
B) To apply downward pressure on the spindle while protecting the hand.
C) To hold the tinder bundle
D) To protect the hearth board
  • 19. What is the key to success after an ember forms?
A) Pouring water on the ember
B) Patience and gentle blowing
C) Leaving the ember unattended
D) Rushing to add kindling
  • 20. How should you carry the tinder bundle to protect the ember?
A) Dragged behind you
B) On the ground
C) Cupped in your hands
D) On your head
  • 21. What does 'feathering' tinder mean?
A) Creating thin, curled shavings to catch a spark easily.
B) Painting the tinder with bird feathers
C) Singing a song to the tinder
D) Protecting the tinder from birds
  • 22. What should you do if your spindle starts smoking but no ember forms?
A) Add water
B) Give up and try another method
C) Apply more pressure and increase speed.
D) Sharpen the spindle
  • 23. What safety precaution is crucial when starting a friction fire?
A) Wear flammable clothing
B) Start the fire in a windy area
C) Use gasoline to help start the fire
D) Clear a wide area around the fire site.
  • 24. Why is proper body positioning important when using a bow drill?
A) To attract attention
B) To maintain consistent pressure and avoid fatigue
C) To stay warm
D) To look professional
  • 25. What is the ideal diameter of the depression in the hearth board?
A) Much wider than the spindle
B) The same size as the spindle
C) Slightly wider than the spindle
D) Smaller than the spindle
  • 26. After the tinder bundle ignites, what is the next step?
A) Gently placing it into kindling
B) Throwing it into the air
C) Ignoring it
D) Dousing it with water
  • 27. What is a natural resource that can be used as a hand hold when creating a friction fire?
A) A piece of soft bark.
B) A puddle of water.
C) A pile of dry leaves.
D) A smooth, dense rock.
  • 28. What part of the bow is crucial to maintaining an efficient process?
A) The weight of the bow.
B) The tightness of the bow string.
C) The color of the bow.
D) The length of the bow.
  • 29. How long should you work the bow drill to get an ember?
A) Continuously, until sufficient smoke and dust are created.
B) Only in the morning.
C) Until your arms get tired.
D) For exactly 2 minutes.
  • 30. What is a potential indicator of a good piece of tinder?
A) It is hard as rock.
B) It smells strongly of pine.
C) It is easily shredded.
D) It is heavy and damp.
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