Fire Lighting Techniques Quiz

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What is the first step in the usual sequence for lighting a fire?

Tinder

Fuel

Ignition source

Spark (correct)

Which type of match should not be carried on an aircraft?

Waterproof matches

Safety matches

Safety strike matches

Strike Anywhere matches (correct)

What is a reliable method for creating a spark if flint is available?

Using a cigarette lighter

Scraping with a knife blade (correct)

Employing pyrotechnics

Using a battery

Why should a drop or two of gasoline be used with a tinder nest when lighting a fire?

To enhance the initial ignition Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can an electric arc be produced from the aircraft battery?

With a fuel-dampened rag Signup and view all the answers

Which material is classified as a poor tinder choice due to its tendency to absorb moisture?

Paper fuzz Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT considered a type of tinder for starting a fire?

Wool fibers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options should you consider keeping dry for effective burning?

Tinder Signup and view all the answers

What type of tinder is best described as very flammable and light in texture?

Cotton fuzz Signup and view all the answers

Which material would be least effective as tinder during damp conditions?

Cotton fuzz Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a good option for kindling to start a fire?

Wet wood with high moisture content Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when selecting a site for building a fire?

Choosing a depression for the fire pit Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of kindling in fire lighting?

To ignite larger pieces of fuel by increasing temperature Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions could hinder the burning of wood?

Using green wood with insufficient heat Signup and view all the answers

What is a common mistake made while lighting a fire?

Lighting the fire from downwind Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to ensure your matches remain useful while camping?

Keep matches dry. Signup and view all the answers

When starting a fire in wet conditions, which type of wood should be used?

Dry standing wood. Signup and view all the answers

What is a suggested method to preserve matches from being wasted?

Use sticks from the fire for lighting smokes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of splitting wood before starting the fire?

It helps the wood to catch fire more easily. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do with tinder and fuel for the next day?

Collect them and keep them under dry cover. Signup and view all the answers