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What is the first step in the usual sequence for lighting a fire?
What is the first step in the usual sequence for lighting a fire?
Which type of match should not be carried on an aircraft?
Which type of match should not be carried on an aircraft?
What is a reliable method for creating a spark if flint is available?
What is a reliable method for creating a spark if flint is available?
Why should a drop or two of gasoline be used with a tinder nest when lighting a fire?
Why should a drop or two of gasoline be used with a tinder nest when lighting a fire?
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Under what condition can an electric arc be produced from the aircraft battery?
Under what condition can an electric arc be produced from the aircraft battery?
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Which material is classified as a poor tinder choice due to its tendency to absorb moisture?
Which material is classified as a poor tinder choice due to its tendency to absorb moisture?
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What is NOT considered a type of tinder for starting a fire?
What is NOT considered a type of tinder for starting a fire?
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Which of the following options should you consider keeping dry for effective burning?
Which of the following options should you consider keeping dry for effective burning?
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What type of tinder is best described as very flammable and light in texture?
What type of tinder is best described as very flammable and light in texture?
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Which material would be least effective as tinder during damp conditions?
Which material would be least effective as tinder during damp conditions?
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Which of the following is NOT a good option for kindling to start a fire?
Which of the following is NOT a good option for kindling to start a fire?
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What should be avoided when selecting a site for building a fire?
What should be avoided when selecting a site for building a fire?
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What is the purpose of kindling in fire lighting?
What is the purpose of kindling in fire lighting?
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Which of the following conditions could hinder the burning of wood?
Which of the following conditions could hinder the burning of wood?
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What is a common mistake made while lighting a fire?
What is a common mistake made while lighting a fire?
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What should you do to ensure your matches remain useful while camping?
What should you do to ensure your matches remain useful while camping?
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When starting a fire in wet conditions, which type of wood should be used?
When starting a fire in wet conditions, which type of wood should be used?
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What is a suggested method to preserve matches from being wasted?
What is a suggested method to preserve matches from being wasted?
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What is the benefit of splitting wood before starting the fire?
What is the benefit of splitting wood before starting the fire?
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What should you do with tinder and fuel for the next day?
What should you do with tinder and fuel for the next day?
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