Pathways 2 - Unit 7B

Front

What is a 'fire line'?

Back

A line that fire cannot cross.

Front

What is one method to limit the amount of fuel available for fires?

Back

Cutting down trees.

Front

What is the main reason wildfires are difficult to prevent?

Back

They are caused by people.

Front

What is one factor firefighters must consider when fighting a wildfire?

Back

The shape of the land.

Front

Why do wildfires often move faster uphill?

Back

Because heat rises.

Front

What is a wildfire?

Back

A large, uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through vegetation.

Front

What role does oxygen play in wildfires?

Back

Oxygen is necessary for fire to burn; more oxygen can make fires burn hotter.

Front

What is the purpose of controlled burns?

Back

To reduce the amount of fuel available for wildfires.

Front

How can weather affect wildfires?

Back

Hot, dry, and windy conditions can increase the risk and spread of wildfires.

Front

What is the term for the area where a wildfire is actively burning?

Back

The fire front.