Wet Weather Fire StartingVersion en ligne One of many ways to start a fire in wet or rainy weather. par Jamal Williams 1 What's one of the first things to consider? Select one or more answers a Trying to get under some type of cover b Collecting wood c Build a nice big shelter d Find tree cover or something that blocks the rain 2 What kind of shelter system should you work to setup? a Taj Mahal b quick, easy and effective c storm shelter d a tent 3 What type of firewood was he going to look to find? a Kindling b Logs c Tinder d Oak 4 If you don't have something in your kit, where would you cut to get dry shavings? a Inside wood b An old pipe c Into your pack d Your fire starter 5 ____________ definitely, definitely, definitely better. a Hotter b Larger c Wetter d Smaller e Sweeter 6 Why collect extra wood before your fire is started? Select one or more answers a You can sell wood for extra money b To avoid having to find wood while trying to stay warm or dry c Because you need extra wood to dry for later use d To have enough to bake with e So you can tend to the fire easier 7 When creating shavings, why was the outside of the bigger stick not used? a It was too dark b Not thick enough c It was wet d It smelled funny e So you can tend to the fire easier 8 What ideal amount (size) of shavings should you try to get? a Lemon b Softball c Basketball d Tennis Ball e Cantaloupe 9 The stick was split to create a ________. a scaffold b platform c box d wall e stand 10 Why wouldn't you place your shavings on the ground? a Because it's raining b They are hard to see c It may be windy d They will soak up moisture e stand 11 Using the stack method, once the fire is started, small amounts of wood are placed on top for what two purposes? a Dry out and burn b Cover and protect c Dry out and protect d Burn and cover e stand 12 Why does it take longer for the wood to burn when starting a fire in wet conditions? a Because the wood is smaller b The fire isn't as hot c Water burns slowly d The wood needs to dry out e stand 13 What kind of device should you always carry? a Fire Starting b Light c Music d GPS e stand