Fire Hydrants and Wildfires in Southern California Extra Credit

What was the main issue with fire hydrants during the Southern California wildfires?

• They were blocked by debris.

• They were frozen.

• They ran dry.

• They were stolen.

Who criticized Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom's water management policies?

• President Joe Biden

• Senator Kamala Harris

• Former President Donald Trump

• Governor Jerry Brown

What was the demand for water compared to the available supply when the Palisades fire started?

• Five times as much

• Four times as much

• Three times as much

• Twice as much

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What percentage of hydrants went dry during the fire?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What did Janisse Quiñones say about the hydrants?

• They are designed for fighting forest fires.

• They are designed for fighting fires at one or two houses at a time.

• They are designed for fighting fires at large buildings.

• They are designed for fighting industrial fires.

What did critics falsely connect to the hydrant problems?

• State water distribution choices

• International water treaties

• Local weather conditions

• Federal water policies

What did Peter Gleick say about the criticism?

• It was justified.

• It was unrelated to the hydrant issues.

• It was a minor issue.

• It was a new problem.

What percentage of Los Angeles city water comes from state-controlled projects?

• 50%

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

What did Rick Caruso say about the water system's failures?

• Officials needed to answer for them.

• They were well-managed.

• They were unavoidable.

• They were exaggerated.

What did Andrew Whelton say about large urban fires?

• They are easy to control.

• They are rare occurrences.

• They can damage pipes and drain pressure.

• They have no impact on water systems.