A) Applying wax to the finished cord. B) Adding water to the fibers. C) Twisting the fibers together. D) Gathering and preparing the fibers.
A) Strength B) Length C) Flexibility D) Brittleness
A) To make the fibers more colorful. B) To make the fibers waterproof. C) To separate the fibers from the plant stalk. D) To add a scent to the fibers.
A) Fire retting B) Freezing C) Air frying D) Water retting
A) Soaking the fibers in a special solution. B) Twisting the fibers to create a continuous strand. C) Dyeing the fibers a specific color. D) Cutting the fibers to a specific length.
A) To increase the strength and thickness of the cord. B) To make the cord lighter. C) To make the cord more flexible. D) To change the color of the cord.
A) Random direction B) Opposite direction C) Same direction D) Upwards direction
A) Clove hitch B) Figure eight knot C) Bowline D) Overhand knot
A) Makes the fibers stronger B) Keeps tension even and prevents unraveling C) Adds color to the cordage D) Reduces friction
A) Hackling B) Plying C) Spinning D) Retting
A) Nettle B) Flax C) Rose bush D) Hemp
A) The pith changes the color of the fibers. B) The pith is weak and degrades easily. C) The pith makes the fibers too heavy. D) The pith is poisonous.
A) Allows for greater control and continuous spinning. B) Increases the speed of retting. C) Removes thorns from the plant. D) Makes the fibers more waterproof.
A) Changes the color of the cordage. B) Makes the cordage more flexible. C) Increases water resistance and durability. D) Makes the cordage lighter.
A) Bright sunlight B) Extreme cold C) Humidity D) High altitude
A) The strands are tied in a knot. B) The strands spiral upward to the left. C) The strands spiral upward to the right. D) The strands are braided together.
A) Fiber collected from the fruit of a plant. B) Fiber collected from the roots of a plant. C) Fiber collected from the leaves of a plant. D) Fiber collected from the inner bark of a plant.
A) To make the cord lighter. B) To make the process faster. C) To change the color of the cord. D) To create a uniform and strong cord.
A) A type of knot used in cordage. B) A single strand of twisted fiber. C) A braid or plait of three or more strands. D) A tool used for retting.
A) Camouflage in certain environments. B) Makes the cordage lighter. C) Makes the cordage more resistant to fire. D) Increased strength of the cordage.
A) Root fiber B) Bast fiber C) Leaf fiber D) Seed fiber
A) Twisting the fibers to create cordage B) Adding water to soften the fibers C) Removing the outer layer of a plant stalk D) Dyeing the fibers
A) Taste B) Smell C) Color D) Tensile strength
A) The cordage will change color. B) The cordage will unravel easily. C) The cordage will become stronger. D) The cordage will become lighter.
A) Fishing nets B) Computer cables C) Electrical wiring D) Car tires
A) Soaking fibers in water B) Spinning fibers into cordage C) Separating fibers from woody material using a scutching knife or machine D) Dyeing fibers a specific color
A) To make the fibers lighter. B) To make the fibers more flexible. C) To prevent mold and rot. D) To make the fibers easier to dye.
A) Environmental conditions where cordage is stored B) All of these factors C) Spinning and Plying Techniques D) Selection and Preparation of fibers
A) Softens the fibers B) Reduces the risk of splinters C) Increases water resistance and durability D) Acts as a natural dye
A) The brand of wax used to coat the finished cordage B) The amount of fibers used and the tightness of the twist C) The location of the plant harvested D) The amount of water used in retting |