Cooking and Tools 2B for 2nd Class

Which of the following is considered the best type of wood for starting a cooking fire due to its ability to ignite quickly?

• Green wood

• Softwood

• Hardwood

• Wet wood

What is the primary purpose of tinder in building a cooking fire?

• To provide long-lasting heat

• To ignite easily and start the fire

• To support heavy pots

• To keep smoke away

Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when preparing a cooking fire?

• Clearing the area of dry leaves and debris

• Building the fire under low-hanging branches

• Having water or sand nearby

• Using a fire ring or pit

Which tool is most appropriate for splitting larger pieces of wood into kindling?

• Pocketknife

• Axe

• Spoon

• Whistle

Which of the following is an example of natural tinder?

• Aluminum foil

• Dry grass

• Plastic bag

• Wet leaves

What is the main difference between kindling and fuel wood?

• Kindling burns longer than fuel wood

• Kindling is larger than fuel wood

• Kindling is smaller and ignites more easily than fuel wood

• Fuel wood is only used for starting fires

Which fire-building method is best for cooking over an open flame?

• Teepee fire

• Log cabin fire

• Star fire

• Pyramid fire

Why should you avoid using green or freshly cut wood in a cooking fire?

• It burns too quickly

• It produces too much smoke and is hard to keep burning

• It is too expensive

• It is too light

Which of the following is a safe way to extinguish a cooking fire?

• Letting it burn out on its own

• Pouring water on the fire and stirring the ashes

• Covering it with leaves

• Throwing sand from a distance

What is the best source of kindling in a damp environment?

• Wet leaves

• Small twigs from the ground

• Dead branches from the lower parts of trees

• Fresh grass