What are the conditions for wildfires to happen?
What does the climate have to be like for a wildfire?
Dry and warm
what are the 3 main ways wildfires start
arson, humans, cigarettes, and lighting
How do animals survive during wildfires?
Animals have an great awareness of danger, thus when a wildfire breaks out, the majority of animals are aware of it and can flee or hide in streams
How can people prepare their homes for a wildfire?
Remove leaves, debris or flammable materials from your home
How many levels of wildfires are there?
here are three stages of wildfires: moderate, high and very high
What other natural disaster can pair/cause a wildfire
Draught
what causes a wildfire to keep growing
Oxegyne and fuel
How can wildfires affect humans' everyday lives?
The effects of smoke from wildfires can range from eye and to more serious disorders,burns, mental health effects, lung function and heart failure, and early death.
How can people prepare to evacuate from a wildfire
Bring only the essentials. Follow the designated evacuation route and plan for traffic jams
How many stages are there in a wildfire?
there are 4 stages of a wildfire: Ignition. Growth. Fully Developed. Decay.
what are the 3 things a wildfire needs to start?
fuel, oxygen, and heat
What % of wildfires are caused from natural causes, lightning, etc
15%!
How do wildfires affect plants?
Wildfires allow important nutrients to return to the soil, enabling a new healthy beginning for plants and animals. Fires also play an important role in the reproduction of some plants.
what can people do to be ready for a wildfire
If available, store an N95 mask to protect yourself from smoke inhalation.
what are the 3 types of wildfires
There are three types of forest fires: Ground fires, surface fires and peak fires
What are fuel oxygen and heat called when formed together
fire triangle
where are the countrys that wildfires are most common to form
Brazil and Bolivia
How do wildfires affect global warming?
Wildfires produce greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide, generally leading to a net neutral effect on climate.
how do people know when a wildfire is approaching
Pay attention to emergency alerts and notifications for information and instructions.
what is the stage that causes the most property damage
woodland urban interface