Fire Prevention
Who can prevent wildfires?
You!
True or False: Some trees cannot reproduce without a wildfire
True
True or False: Most wildfires are caused by children
False
Where do most wildfires occur in the United States?
California
What should you do before leaving a campfire?
Completely put it out.
Yes
What three elements are required for a fire to occur?
Oxygen, Fuel, and Heat
What time of year do most wildfires occur?
Summer
When should you go back into a burning home to save something or someone?
How do wildfires help with plant diversity?
Wildfires help get rid of invasive species
True or False: Controlled/prescribed fires can help cut down the number of natural wildfires
True
True or False: Most wildfires occur naturally
False
Name two places smoke alarms should be in your house.
Inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas
How are animals negatively affected by wildfires?
List three human activities that can cause wildfires
Smoking, campfires, burning debris
How can we reduce intense fires?
Prescribed burns, forest thinning, defensible spaces.
How many times a year should you practice your fire escape plan?
2 times a year
Name 3 negative effects wildfires can have on humans.
How can wildfires be bad for soil?
A high-intensity wildfire can cause a water-repellent layer in the soil that prevents water from filtering through the soil
What is a reason we are seeing more destructive fires?
A changing climate, years of fire suppression