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How to make and use digging sticks for harvesting roots
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a digging stick?
A) To harvest roots and tubers
B) To build shelters
C) To hunt animals
D) To start fires
  • 2. What type of wood is generally preferred for a digging stick?
A) Greenwood
B) Hardwood
C) Softwood
D) Rotten wood
  • 3. What is a common method for hardening the tip of a digging stick?
A) Water submersion
B) Fire hardening
C) Sun drying
D) Applying clay
  • 4. What shape is most effective for the digging end of the stick?
A) Flat and wide
B) Forked
C) Blunt and round
D) Pointed or beveled
  • 5. Which of these is a potential danger when using a digging stick?
A) Frostbite
B) Sunburn
C) Back strain
D) Dehydration
  • 6. What is the ideal length for a digging stick?
A) Shoulder to ground
B) Elbow to ground
C) Head to ground
D) Waist to ground
  • 7. Why is a handle sometimes added to a digging stick?
A) Easier transport
B) Increased weight
C) Decoration
D) Improved grip and leverage
  • 8. What is the typical angle used when levering with a digging stick?
A) 90 degrees
B) 30-45 degrees
C) 180 degrees
D) 0 degrees
  • 9. What should you do after harvesting roots to ensure future growth?
A) Flood the area
B) Burn the area
C) Leave the area bare
D) Replant some seeds or tubers
  • 10. What can be used to sharpen a digging stick in the field?
A) Wood
B) Bone
C) Leaves
D) Stone
  • 11. What safety precaution should be taken when digging near rocks?
A) Wear eye protection
B) Dig barefoot
C) Dig faster
D) Ignore the rocks
  • 12. Why is it important to identify plants correctly before digging?
A) To avoid damaging the soil
B) To impress others
C) To avoid poisonous plants
D) To find the largest roots
  • 13. What is the term for sustainable harvesting practices?
A) Random harvesting
B) Responsible harvesting
C) Aggressive harvesting
D) Neglectful harvesting
  • 14. Which of the following enhances the digging sticks durability?
A) Immediate use
B) Burying in the ground
C) Soaking in water
D) Proper drying
  • 15. What is the effect of charring the digging sticks point?
A) Attracts insects
B) Makes it brittle
C) Softens the wood
D) Hardens and protects
  • 16. Which tool might be used in conjunction with a digging stick?
A) Saw
B) Axe
C) Hammer
D) Basket
  • 17. What does "levering" refer to when using a digging stick?
A) Sharpening the tip
B) Carrying the stick
C) Using the stick as a fulcrum
D) Finding roots
  • 18. Where is the pressure applied when levering with a digging stick?
A) In the middle of the stick
B) At the end of the handle
C) On the root itself
D) Near the fulcrum point
  • 19. What soil type is most suitable for using a digging stick?
A) Clay
B) Pure sand
C) Loam
D) Solid rock
  • 20. What action makes the digging stick more efficient?
A) Using body weight
B) Digging quickly
C) Twisting the stick violently
D) Using only arm strength
  • 21. What material can be used to create a hand grip?
A) Glass
B) Metal
C) Cordage
D) Plastic
  • 22. How long should a newly made digging stick be allowed to dry?
A) One day
B) A few hours
C) Until its cracking
D) Several weeks
  • 23. What problem arises when using a wet digging stick?
A) Increased sharpness
B) Easier hardening
C) Reduced strength
D) Better grip
  • 24. Which of these is a traditional method of preserving digging sticks?
A) Oiling
B) Freezing
C) Painting
D) Refrigerating
  • 25. What is the consequence of digging too close to a plant stem?
A) Easier root removal
B) Faster root growth
C) Nutrient enrichment
D) Damage to the plant
  • 26. How does a digging stick aid in harvesting?
A) Repels insects
B) Attracts roots
C) Fertilizes soil
D) Loosens the soil
  • 27. What type of motion is best for breaking through tough soil?
A) Tapping
B) Scratching
C) Prying
D) Sweeping
  • 28. What should one look for when selecting a tree branch for a digging stick?
A) Straight grain
B) Rotting core
C) Presence of many knots
D) Twisted shape
  • 29. What is a benefit of crafting your own digging stick?
A) Weighs more
B) Easier to break
C) Custom fit
D) Requires no maintenance
  • 30. When discarding a digging stick, what is the best disposal method?
A) Throw it in the river
B) Leave it on the trail
C) Burn it completely
D) Return it to the earth
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