The wind can be a major source of heat loss, so it is important to choose a location that is sheltered from the wind.

A snow cave is the best type of shelter to build in a cold environment because it provides excellent insulation and protection from the wind.

A sunshade is the best type of shelter to build in a hot environment because it provides protection from the sun and heat.

Logs are the best material to use for building a shelter in a forest because they are strong and durable.

Rocks are the best material to use for building a shelter in a desert because they provide protection from the sun and heat.

A match or lighter is the easiest and most reliable way to start a fire in a wilderness shelter.

All of the above methods can be used to keep a fire going in a wilderness shelter.

All of the above methods can be used to put out a fire in a wilderness shelter.

All of the above methods can be used to stay warm in a wilderness shelter.

All of the above methods can be used to stay cool in a wilderness shelter.

All of the above methods can be used to avoid attracting animals to a wilderness shelter.

All of the above methods can be used to avoid getting sick in a wilderness shelter.

All of the above methods can be used to signal for help in a wilderness shelter.

All of the above methods can be used to prepare for a wilderness shelter building trip.

All of the above factors are important to consider when building a wilderness shelter.