The Science of Bushfires

In what decade was it realised that the fire weather seasons have been starting earlier and becoming more intense?

• 1950's

• 1960's

• 1970's

• 1980's

About half of all fires are caused by what?

• Lightening

• BBQ's

• Matches

• Campfires

What 3 elements does a fire need to take off?

• Oxygen

• Lightening

• Fuel

• Heat

The ----- of a hill is the riskiest place to build a house?

Does a fire move faster going up the hill or down the hill?

• Up the hill

• Down the hill

What is the most common way houses catch fire during a bushfire?

• Lightning strike

• Fire flames

• Ember attack

• Having too many trees

What are embers made up of?

• Leaves

• Twigs

• Bark

• All of the above

Fires can generate ----- -------- punching into the stratosphere creating their own weather pattern causing thunderstorms with lightning sparking more fires.

Are Eucalyptus trees flammable or non-flammable?

• Flammable

• Non-flammable

Name 2 types of tree or plant that act as a step ladder for spreading fire?

• Vines

• Bottlebrush

• Wattles

• Stringybark