Burning Fossil Fuels Lab

David, Evelyn, and Benjamin were discussing forest fires. David mentioned the term "zombie fires". What was David's main purpose of including the term "zombie fires" in the discussion?

• To describe fires caused by zombies

• To explain fires that re-emerge from underground during the following year

• To illustrate the dangers of fires in forests

• To highlight the importance of fire safety

Priya, Rohan, and Noah went camping. They found a large amount of peat in the area. Why should they be cautious about this in relation to fires?

• Because peat is a type of fire-resistant material

• Because peat is highly flammable and can contribute to the spread of fires

• Because peat is used to extinguish fires

• Because peat has no impact on fires

Priya, Abigail, and Charlotte are planning a camping trip. In their discussion, they talk about gathering 'wood' for the campfire. How does the text define 'wood' in this context?

• Firewood used for heating purposes

• Plant material that can be burned

• A type of tree commonly found in forests

• A material that prevents fires from spreading

Daniel, Emma, and Abigail are on a camping trip. They notice a lot of dry grass around their campsite. What role could this grass play in the occurrence of fires?

• The grass around their campsite helps to suppress fires and prevent them from spreading

• The grass around their campsite has no impact on fires

• The dry grass around their campsite can serve as fuel and contribute to the rapid spread of fires

• The grass around their campsite absorbs heat and prevents fires from reaching the ground

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During a school project on forest fires, Ava, Sophia, and Ethan were discussing the difficulty of extinguishing zombie fires. What can be inferred from their discussion?

• Zombie fires are relatively easy to extinguish

• Extinguishing zombie fires is as challenging as extinguishing regular forest fires

• Zombie fires cannot be extinguished once they start

• Zombie fires can only be extinguished by specialized firefighting teams