Fire Building

What materials are suggested for making simple fire starters?

• Plastic and aluminum foil

• Cardboard egg cartons, sawdust, and melted paraffin

• Wet leaves and paper

• Stones and clay

What is the first step in making "Egg" Fire Starters?

• Light a match

• Break apart each "egg"

• Fill cardboard egg carton compartments halfway with sawdust, lint, or wood shavings

• Dip the egg carton in melted wax

How are trench candles made?

• By rolling several sheets of newspaper into a tight roll and dipping it in melted wax

• By using cardboard and pouring melted wax over it

• By twisting paper napkins and soaking them in oil

• By carving out candles from a wax block

What should you do after cooking is done with a charcoal fire before considering it extinguished?

• Leave the charcoal to cool down naturally

• Sprinkle water over each piece of charcoal

• Place the charcoal in a plastic container

• Spread the charcoal out in the woods

What color should the pots and their sides be for an efficient solar box cooker?

• White

• Silver

• Black

• Red

What is the best time for cooking with a solar box cooker?

• Early morning

• Midday

• Evening

• Night

Which safety precaution should be observed when using a solar box cooker?

• Always use gloves when touching the cooker

• Keep the cooker away from water

• Always use potholders when removing pots from the solar oven

• Only cook for short periods to prevent overheating

What is the purpose of the dark-colored, tight-fitting lid in a solar box cooker?

• To absorb more sunlight

• To reflect sunlight

• To prevent heat from escaping

• To make the cooker look better

Match the following sizes of wood you need to start a fire.

• medium

• tinder

• large

• kindling

• small

• fuel

Which of these is NOT a type of fire starter?

• "egg"

• "fox"

• trench candles

• newspaper