Wildfires 🔥
What are the 3 parts of the fire triangle?
Heat, fuel, oxygen
What gas is most commonly linked to climate change?
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
What tool measures earthquakes near volcanoes?
Seismograph
What pH number is neutral?
7
What do graphs help scientists do?
Interpret and analyze data
In what conditions do wildfires most often occur?
Dry conditions (droughts)
Name one human activity that increases CO₂ levels.
Burning fossil fuels / deforestation / transportation
What does thermal imaging detect?
Heat/magma near Earth's surface
Is a substance with a pH of 4 acidic or basic?
Acidic
What can maps show about wildfires?
Location and spread
During what seasons are wildfires most common?
Summer and fall
What trend has been seen in global temperatures over the past 50 years?
They have increased
What do gas detectors monitor?
Gases released from a volcano
What materials are easily damaged by acid rain?
Limestone and marble
What can scientists do using graphs and maps together?
Predict wildfire risk
Name one natural cause and one human cause of wildfires.
Natural: lightning; Human: campfires, cigarettes, arson
How does deforestation contribute to climate change?
Fewer trees absorb CO₂
How do land surveys help scientists?
They detect changes in land, cracks, and surface movement
What happens to buildings made of limestone in acid rain?
They corrode/wear away
What trend do CO₂ graphs usually show over time?
Increase
How do staggered trees help prevent wildfires?
They slow the spread of flames and reduce wind movement
List two effects of climate change.
Melting ice caps, rising sea levels, stronger storms
Why is monitoring volcanoes important?
It helps predict eruptions and keep people safe
Name two environmental effects of acid rain.
Damages crops/soil, corrodes metal, harms ecosystems
Why are some areas not at risk for hurricanes?
They are not near warm ocean water or hurricane paths