life cycle
What is the most common way for wildfires to start?
a) Natural causes (e.g., Lightning)
b) Humans/People
c) Animals
People
What can be kept in an emergency bag? (Go bag)
First aid kit, clothes, food/water, mask, blanket, etc.
Name 2 ways that a wildfire can start
-improperly put out campfires
-improperly handled cigarettes
-a strike of lightning
- dry leavess being in direct sunlight
What’s one way for wildfires to start due to humans?
-Not putting out a campfire
-Throwing out cigarettes
-Throwing a match/Arson
What is a drought?
A dry period of no rain.
What is a wildfire?
a) A fire in your fireplace
b) An uncontrolled fire
c) A campfire
An uncontrolled fire
What is one way that wildfires can grow and spread?
-High winds
-High temperature
True or false: Firefighters drop water and ashes on fires from helicopters
True
What is more likely, a wild fire starting on its own or, a human starting it
A human starting it
What weather can help take out wildfires?
Consistent amount of rain.
Who is the most important first responder for wildfires?
Firefighter
What is not likely to happen during a wildfire?
a) Smoke
b) Loss of trees
c) A snowstorm
d) Loss of homes
A snowstorm
What is the whole life cycle of a wildfire?
1) It starts with a person or natural causes
2) It spreads with wind or high temperatures
3) It is put out naturally (rain) or by humans (firefighters)
How do scientists create mapping areas where wildfires will be?
They have computer models and information systems.
Q: in the last two decades how many acres have burned due to wild fires
1)90 thousand
2)15 million
3)70 million
4)60 thousand
2:
13-15 million