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Why is a wildfire is disaster?
Wildfires burn trees, destroy homes and cost human lives.
True or False
All animals die in widefires.
False. Most animals can run away and faster than the flames.
Name a synonym for equipment.
Tool or material
What does disaster mean?
Sudden misfortunes
Name the colors of a rainbow?
Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
What does a wildfire need to burn?
Fuel and oxygen. Fuel like dry wood or grasses.
Name 2 types of equipment firefighters use to fight wildfires.
Fire trucks, water tankers, bulldozers, foam hoses, special tankers helicopters, parachutes, axes, picks, shovels.
What does prevention mean?
Stopping something from happening.
What does accidental mean?
Happens for no apparent reason and is unexpected
What causing light in the mornings?
The sun
Are all wildfires harmful?
No some are harmful but some are helpful.
After wildfires, what happens?
Bugs come to lay eggs, birds come to eat the bugs, plants begin to regrow, small animals eat the plants, birds eat the small animals, new trees begin to grow. Life begins again.
What does harmful mean?
To cause harm or hurt.
What does careless mean
Not paying attention or not caring enough
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How can wildfires start?
Some start by lightening, some are accidental, some are on purpose (arson, lit matches, lit cigarettes)
Which parts of the U.S. have more wildfires?
Western U.S. (Northern California) and Florida.
Respond means to reply. What is an antonym?
Ignore or defy
What is a drought?
When there is no rain over several years, everything is dry.
Name a holiday in Summer.
Independence Day (4th of July)
How to firefighters fight wildfires?
They use teamwork and bring hoses, tankers, equipment to stop the flames from spreading
True or false
All wildfires must be prevented
False
What is the reason something is done?
Purpose
What does reborn mean?
To be born again.