Wildfire Quiz

What is a wildfire also known as?

• Controlled fire

• Forest fire

• House fire

• Urban fire

What are the three components of the fire triangle necessary for a wildfire to start?

• Water, wind, and soil

• Fuel, oxygen, and heat

• Light, air, and earth

• Smoke, ash, and fire

What percentage of wildfires are caused by humans?

• One out of ten

• Nine out of ten

• Five out of ten

• Seven out of ten

What is the method called where firefighters remove trees in the area towards which the fire is moving?

• Airdrop

• Firebreak

• Waterbombing

• Backburning

What is the speed at which some wildfires can move?

• Over 5 miles per hour

• Over 10 miles per hour

• Over 15 miles per hour

• Over 20 miles per hour

A wildfire is the same thing as a bushfire or a forest fire.

• True

• False

Strong winds usually put out wildfires.

• True

• False

The fire triangle is a region in the US that is prone to wildfires.

• True

• False

Most naturally started wildfires are caused by lightning.

• True

• False

A fuel source is something that easily burns.

• True

• False