Wildfires Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a name for wildfires?

• Forest fire

• Vegetation fire

• Peat fire

• Volcano fire

What is NOT listed as a common cause of wildfires in the text?

• Lightning

• Human carelessness

• Deforestation

• Arson

According to the text, what natural phenomenon can have a dramatic effect on the risk of wildfires?

• El Niño

• La Niña

• Monsoon

• Tsunami

What proportion of wildfires are caused by people according to the text?

• More than half

• More than three out of every five

• More than four out of every five

• Less than half

Wildfires are common in which areas of the United States and Canada?

• Urban areas

• Desert regions

• Forested areas

• Coastal regions

Which of the following climates is mentioned as being susceptible to wildfires due to being moist enough to allow the growth of trees but also having extended dry, hot periods?

• Tropical climates

• Mediterranean climates

• Arctic climates

• Temperate climates

Aside from forested areas, where else are wildfires particularly common?

• Tundra regions

• Grasslands and scrublands

• Mountainous regions

• Polar regions

During which seasons and conditions are fires said to be particularly prevalent?

• Spring and winter, especially during snowfalls

• Summer and fall, especially during droughts

• Winter and fall, especially during floods

• Spring and summer, especially during monsoons

What are the Santa Ana winds known for?

• Bringing heavy rainfall to forests and bush lands

• Aggravating the fire danger in forests and bush lands

• Cooling down the temperature during summer

• Causing snowstorms in Southern California

When do the Santa Ana winds typically appear?

• During spring and summer

• During autumn and early winter

• All year round

• Only in the winter