Facts
What is the other name given to Wildfires?
wild land fires
What force of nature starts a wildfire?
lightning
What kind of animal is smokey
he is a Bear
Where shouldn't you build your campfire near?
plants, trees, or other flammable material
Name three things needed for fires.
fuel, oxygen, heat
Name three thing that makes wild fires biger
humidity/wind/temperature
What is smokey bears slogan?
"Only YOU can prevent forest fires."
What material should you use to build a barrier around the fire?
rocks
can oxygen increse forest fires
Yes
What is the fraction of people that start wildfires?
4/5
What year was smokey bear created
1944
What objects should you always keep around you near a fire?
water and shovel
How much wind speed does a large fire generate?
120 mph
Name a natrial cause that can start a wildfire.
Drought
why was smokey bear created
to educate the public about the dangers of forest fires
What should you always check for with your hand before leaving the campfire?
is the fire cold
Which U.S. state do wildfires occur the most?
California
What two human activities start forest fires?
throwing a lit cigarette on the ground and not putting out a campfire properly
As of today, how old is smokey bear
he is 78
What should you always keep in mind during your camping trip?
the wether