Fire Ecology Quiz

What is fire ecology?

• The study of the origins of fire

• The use of controlled fires to maintain ecosystem health

• The examination of the role of fire in ecosystems

• The relationship between fire and ecosystems

What temperature must wood reach to burst into flame?

• 600 degrees F

• 700 degrees F

• 500 degrees F

• 800 degrees F

What is the process known as when flammable gases ignite?

• Ash production

• Glowing combustion

• Flaming combustion

• Charcoal transformation

What factor influences fire behavior by increasing oxygen supply?

• Topography

• Wind

• Moisture and temperature

• Fuel composition

Which topographic feature can create firebreaks?

• Deserts

• Streams

• Forests

• Mountains

What effect does wind have on fire spread?

• Speeds it up

• Has no effect

• Stops it completely

• Slows it down

What type of fuels combust more slowly than hot, dry fuels?

• Cool, moist fuels

• Wet fuels

• Frozen fuels

• Damp fuels

What can reduce the flammability of a fire?

• Hot temperatures

• High concentrations of minerals

• Oils and resins

• Dry conditions