How to insulate shelters using animal hides or mud
  • 1. What is the primary function of insulation in a shelter?
A) To attract animals
B) To reduce heat transfer
C) To increase the shelter's size
D) To improve the shelter's appearance
  • 2. Which animal hide is generally considered best for insulation due to its thickness and fur?
A) Rabbit
B) Fox
C) Bear
D) Snake
  • 3. How does mud provide insulation?
A) By generating heat
B) By creating a barrier to airflow
C) By reflecting light
D) By attracting sunlight
  • 4. What is 'chinking' when referring to mud insulation?
A) Filling gaps between logs or stones with mud
B) The process of drying mud
C) A method of applying animal hides
D) A type of mud used for painting
  • 5. What is an important preparation step for using animal hides as insulation?
A) Burning the hide
B) Washing the hide with soap
C) Painting the hide
D) Curing the hide
  • 6. What does curing the hide do?
A) Makes the hide softer
B) Makes the hide stronger
C) Changes the color of the hide
D) Prevents decomposition
  • 7. What should be considered when applying mud to a shelter for insulation?
A) Keep it wet
B) Apply it in a single, thick layer
C) Mix it with sand
D) Allow it to dry completely
  • 8. Why is airflow important to consider with mud insulated shelters?
A) To prevent mold growth
B) To strengthen the mud
C) To speed up the drying process
D) To increase the temperature
  • 9. What is a potential drawback of using animal hides for insulation?
A) Being too easy to tear
B) Being too flammable
C) Being too heavy
D) Attracting pests
  • 10. How can you improve the insulation of a hide-covered shelter?
A) Layering multiple hides
B) Painting the hides
C) Applying water to the hides
D) Making the hides thinner
  • 11. What type of climate is mud insulation most effective in?
A) Humid climates
B) Tropical climates
C) Cold climates
D) Dry climates
  • 12. What should you do to maintain mud insulation?
A) Repair cracks regularly
B) Soak it with water
C) Cover it with plastic
D) Burn it slightly
  • 13. Why is important to remove as much flesh from hides?
A) Prevent Rotting
B) Prevent animals from eating it
C) Make the hide more pliable
D) Lighter the hide
  • 14. How do you ensure the mud is properly mixed?
A) Very Dry
B) Free from clumps and evenly distributed
C) Containing large rocks
D) Very Wet
  • 15. What is a wattle and daub system?
A) A framework of woven sticks covered with mud
B) A modern technique to insulate shelters
C) A way of tanning hides
D) A way of curing hides
  • 16. How to best apply animal hides?
A) Securely fastened
B) Left on the ground
C) Loosely Drapped
D) Stacked in a pile
  • 17. How does fur help trap heat?
A) By generating heat directly
B) By creating air pockets
C) By reflecting sunlight onto the skin
D) By absorbing moisture
  • 18. What can be added to mud to improve its strength and prevent cracking?
A) Sand alone
B) Oil
C) Straw or Fiber
D) Sugar
  • 19. What is a good way to protect mud insulation from rain?
A) Leave it exposed
B) Sprinkling sugar
C) An overhanging roof
D) Paint
  • 20. Is it important to choose mud with good clay content?
A) It only matters what color the mud is.
B) Yes
C) No
D) Only in humid climates
  • 21. What considerations should be made regarding local ethics?
A) Obtain permission for material usage
B) Ignore locals when building
C) Take as much as you want
D) Build where ever you would like
  • 22. Which tool is important for applying mud effectively?
A) Saw
B) Axe
C) Trowel
D) Hammer
  • 23. Which type of hide is most water repellent?
A) Cow
B) Pig
C) Waterfowl
D) Deer
  • 24. When should you apply the first layer of mud?
A) After weather hits
B) During a heat wave
C) Prior to expected seasonal changes
D) During winter
  • 25. What is an important step to ensure the health and safety of animals while sourcing hide materials?
A) Ensure proper hunting methods
B) Hunt as many as possible
C) Hunt endangered species
D) Ignore all animals
  • 26. How would you prevent a small animal from burrowing within the layers of the shelter?
A) Glue
B) Wire mesh or compacting the mud
C) Poison
D) Leaving the space empty.
  • 27. Is it okay to use human waste in mud?
A) No
B) Yes
C) It depends
D) Sometimes
  • 28. If the hide has holes in it, what should you do?
A) Patch it
B) Ignore it
C) Throw it away
D) Hang it on a wall
  • 29. What is the purpose of tanning a hide before use?
A) To make it more edible
B) To preserve it and make it pliable
C) To make it waterproof
D) To change its color
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