A) Light the fuel wood directly. B) Gather tinder, kindling, and fuel wood. C) Hold the lighter to the kindling until it explodes. D) Pour gasoline on the tinder.
A) To create a large flame immediately. B) To smolder for a long time. C) To catch a spark easily and ignite quickly. D) To block the wind.
A) Dry leaves and pine needles. B) Wet grass. C) Rocks. D) Large branches.
A) To instantly create a raging inferno. B) To create a larger flame from the tinder's initial flame. C) To provide a barrier around the fire. D) To extinguish the tinder.
A) Small twigs and sticks. B) Green leaves. C) Large logs. D) Mud.
A) To sustain the fire for a longer period. B) To attract animals. C) To start the fire. D) To smother the fire.
A) Plastic. B) Cardboard (unless as kindling). C) Wet, green wood. D) Dry, seasoned wood.
A) Buried underground. B) Tightly packed together. C) In a small, loose pile. D) Scattered randomly.
A) Smother the tinder with kindling. B) Soak the kindling in lighter fluid first. C) Throw the kindling from a distance. D) Gently place it around the tinder, allowing for airflow.
A) Far away from the tinder. B) Under the tinder. C) With the flame pointing upwards. D) Close to the tinder, shielding it from the wind if possible.
A) Use a larger lighter. B) Give up immediately. C) Pour more fuel on it. D) Try different tinder or adjust the position of the lighter.
A) Gradually add larger pieces of fuel wood. B) Let the fire burn unattended. C) Smother the flames with dirt. D) Add all the fuel wood at once.
A) Start a fire in a strong wind. B) Start a fire near dry brush. C) Clear the area around the fire of flammable materials. D) Start a fire on a pile of leaves.
A) Right next to the structure. B) It doesn't matter. C) At least 10 feet. D) 5 feet.
A) Nothing, the rain will put it out. B) Gasoline. C) Water and a shovel. D) Just a stick.
A) Cover it with dirt and leave. B) Just let it burn out on its own. C) Pour a little water on it and leave. D) Ensure it is completely extinguished and cold to the touch.
A) Building a fire directly on dry grass. B) Leaving the fire unattended while you gather more firewood. C) Using a designated fire pit or ring. D) Using accelerants like gasoline to get the fire going quicker.
A) Pour more fuel on it to contain it. B) Extinguish it immediately with water or dirt. C) Hope it burns itself out. D) Run away and call for help later.
A) It makes the fire colder. B) It can help the fire grow faster, but also spread uncontrollably. C) It has no effect on the fire. D) It always extinguishes the fire.
A) A match. B) A broken lighter. C) A disposable lighter with no fuel. D) A butane lighter with an adjustable flame.
A) Throw the lighter into the fire. B) Panic. C) Use a backup fire-starting method, or carefully conserve remaining fuel. D) Continue striking the empty lighter.
A) Wood that is green in color. B) Wood that has been dried out. C) Wood that is freshly cut. D) Wood that has been treated with spices.
A) Smothering the fire. B) Creating a very large fire quickly. C) Promoting good airflow and a quick start. D) Protecting the fire from rain (ineffective).
A) Bury it in the ground. B) Use it to hammer nails. C) Keep it in a waterproof container or bag. D) Leave it exposed to the sun.
A) Assuming they don't apply to you. B) Ignoring them completely. C) Understanding any burn bans or regulations in place. D) Assuming they are only in place during the winter.
A) Creating a stable and long-lasting fire. B) Cooking food directly on the flames. C) Creating a quick and hot fire. D) Smothering the fire quickly.
A) To show off to friends. B) Just for fun, with no practical purpose. C) To be prepared in survival situations. D) To contribute to forest fires.
A) Coat them in petroleum jelly. B) Cover them in dirt. C) Soak them in water. D) Freeze them overnight.
A) The proximity to water sources and shelter from the wind. B) The availability of social media signal. C) How close it is to your car. D) The presence of wild animals.
A) Leaving the fire burning overnight to keep animals away. B) Throwing your trash into the fire. C) Leaving behind all your unused firewood. D) Making sure the area looks exactly the same as before you built the fire. |