Operation Montserrat: 1 yr later & 6 yrs later

When combined with atmospheric conditions after the fires, how did the 1988 fires impact the lithosphere and hydrosphere? Check all that apply.

• earthquakes

• landslides during heavy rains

• unstable soil

• tornadoes

What were the effects of the 1988 forest fires on the animals of the biosphere?

• Millions of animals were destroyed in the fires.

• No animals were burned.

• The fires had very little effect on the wildlife in the park

• All animals migrated north away from the fires.

Which of the following is a positive to the Yellowstone fires? Check all that apply.

• Plants are starting a new cycle of growth.

• Warmer temperatures increased the amount of food for fish in the waters.

• Sun-hungary plants are now growing better since all the shade trees are gone.

• Bird have new homes in decaying trees.

What bird from Greek mythology is a symbol of rebirth by rising up out of the ashes?

• Eagle

• Falcon

• Phoenix

• Bird of Paradise

How many hectares were burned in the Yellowstone fires of 1988?

• 100,000

• 250,000

• 475,000

• 325,000

According to biologists, how long will it take for the Yellowstone tree cover to return to what it was before the fire?

• 100 years

• 50 years

• 75 years

• 25 years

Has life at Yellowstone returned to "normal?"

• yes

• no

Put a check in each box beside the strategy that fire management used at Yellowstone. Check all that apply

• suppression

• letting fires burn

• setting fires at the border of the park

• intentional burning

Where the geysers at Yellowstone effected by the fires?

• yes

• no

What is the name of the famous geyser at Yellowstone?