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How to build a debris shelter - Test
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  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a debris shelter?
A) Protection from the elements
B) Storing food
C) Attracting wild animals
D) Signaling for rescue
  • 2. What is the most important factor when choosing a location for a debris shelter?
A) Scenic view
B) Sun exposure
C) Availability of materials
D) Proximity to water source
  • 3. Which of these materials is BEST for insulation in a debris shelter?
A) Dry leaves
B) Large rocks
C) Live plants
D) Wet mud
  • 4. What is the recommended angle for the main support pole of a lean-to debris shelter?
A) Perfectly horizontal
B) Whatever you can find
C) Exactly 90 degrees
D) Approximately 45 degrees
  • 5. What is the first step in building a basic lean-to shelter?
A) Laying down a ground cover
B) Finding a sturdy support
C) Building a fire
D) Gathering debris
  • 6. What type of knot is helpful to build a frame for the shelter?
A) Figure eight
B) Square knot
C) Bowline
D) Clove hitch
  • 7. What is the minimum thickness of the insulation layer on a debris shelter for adequate warmth?
A) At least 1-2 feet
B) Doesn't matter
C) A few inches
D) Less than an inch
  • 8. Why is ventilation important in a debris shelter?
A) To attract sunlight
B) To make it look better
C) To keep animals away
D) To prevent condensation and suffocation
  • 9. Which of these is a sign of a good location for a debris shelter?
A) Open to sunlight
B) Near a game trail
C) Sheltered from wind
D) On top of a hill
  • 10. What is a common mistake when building a debris shelter?
A) Using too much insulation
B) Making it too big
C) Not using enough insulation
D) Building it too close to water
  • 11. What type of debris shelter resembles a small burrow?
A) Tipi shelter
B) Lean-to shelter
C) Quinzhee
D) Debris hut
  • 12. Besides insulation, what else should be considered for comfort?
A) A window
B) A pillow
C) Ground insulation
D) A door
  • 13. What should you do if it starts raining while you're building your shelter?
A) Nothing, keep building
B) Prioritize building a roof
C) Start a fire to dry off
D) Stop and wait for it to stop
  • 14. Why is it important to avoid building a debris shelter near a dead tree?
A) Bad luck
B) Risk of falling limbs
C) Blocks sunlight
D) Attracts insects
  • 15. What is the purpose of a 'wigwam' style shelter?
A) Storage
B) Weather protection
C) Camouflage
D) Cooking
  • 16. What is the best way to secure the debris used as insulation?
A) Tying it with vines
B) Layering it and packing it tightly
C) Gluing it with sap
D) Leaving it loose
  • 17. What is the most important part of making a debris shelter waterproof?
A) Using only waterproof materials
B) Building it on high ground
C) Doesn't need to be waterproof
D) Overlapping layers of material
  • 18. Why is it important to make your shelter as small as reasonably possible?
A) Less time to build
B) Easier to camouflage
C) Use less material
D) Retain heat more efficiently
  • 19. Which natural material is best to use for a waterproof roof?
A) Grass
B) Large leaves or bark
C) Pine needles
D) Small twigs
  • 20. How often should you check the integrity of your debris shelter?
A) Only once when completed
B) Regularly, especially after bad weather
C) Only in the morning
D) Never, if built correctly
  • 21. What is a 'thermal mass' in the context of shelter building?
A) The amount of debris used
B) A lightweight insulation material
C) Material that absorbs and stores heat
D) The strength of the support structure
  • 22. What should you do if animals enter your shelter?
A) Offer them food
B) Ignore them
C) Try to scare them away
D) Attack them
  • 23. What type of structure best uses a triangular form?
A) Square shelter
B) Lean-to shelter
C) Igloo
D) Round shelter
  • 24. How can you waterproof the bottom of your shelter?
A) Using nothing
B) With thick layer of leaves
C) Using snow
D) Using dirt
  • 25. What is a good way to use mud in construction?
A) Foundation
B) Chinking gaps
C) Insulation
D) Roof
  • 26. What can you use as rope to create a strong frame?
A) Vines
B) Mud
C) Sand
D) Rocks
  • 27. How do you keep the wind out of your shelter entrance?
A) Block it with leaves
B) Leave it open
C) Use a door
D) Ventilation hole
  • 28. Can a small fire keep your shelter warm enough?
A) Only if you build a large fire
B) No
C) Only if you dance
D) Yes, if it is well insulated
  • 29. Why is important to make a fire pit away from your shelter?
A) To attract animals
B) Because it will be cold
C) Keep embers away
D) Because its fun
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