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