Vocab
Causing or likely to cause damage; dangerous. (adj)
The vocab word is harmful.
Name a tree that requires fire to release their seed. (Page 421)
A tree that requires fire to release their seed is giant sequoias.
What problem can wildfires solve?
They can bring out new growth.
Happening by chance; not planned or expected. (adj)
The vocab word is accidental.
What two things does a fire need to burn? (Page 422)
A fire needs fuel and oxygen to burn.
What is the main idea of “After a Wildfire” in the reading?
a. Plants and animals quickly inhabit the land after a fire.
b. It takes a long time for plants and animals to flourish.
c. Firefighters work together to put out wildfires.
d. Fifty years after a fire, the forest once again becomes mostly roots.
a. Plants and animals quickly inhabit the land after a fire.
Not paying close attention; not careful or watchful. (adj)
The vocab word is careless.
How many wildfires started in California during 2008? How much had been burnt? How many firefighters battled the blaze? (Page 427)
More than 2,000 fires started in California in 2008. Over 800,000 acres had been burnt. More than 20,000 firefighters battled the blaze.
Which of the following is NOT true about fighting wildfires?
a. Wildfires can change directions quickly.
b. Wildfires do not require a lot of water.
c. Firefighters have to start fires sometimes.
d. Firefighters work together to put out wildfires.
b. Wildfires do not require a lot of water.
Things made or used for a particular activity. (n)
The vocab word is equipment.
Explain why started smaller fires can be a good thing. (Page 428)
Starting smaller fires can be a good thing because it helps in the prevention of future out-of-control wildfires. They help burn away undergrowth and dead wood from the forest floor.
How can wildfires be disasters? Are wildfires always harmful?
Wildfires can be disasters because they burn trees, destroy homes, and cost human lives. Wildfires are not always harmful because it burns old trees and lets small, young trees to grow. Some trees, such as giant sequoias, need fires to release their seeds. Wildfires are not endings, but a part of the cycle of the natural world.
Following or belonging to the ways of behaving or beliefs that have been established for a long time. (adj)
The vocab word is traditional.