Zombie Fires

During a school project on climate change, Liam, Arjun, and Luna are studying the impact of zombie fires on the environment. What conclusions do they draw?

• They conclude that zombie fires have no impact on the environment.

• They conclude that zombie fires affect the environment by releasing greenhouse gases, destroying habitats, and causing air pollution.

• They conclude that zombie fires help in reducing greenhouse gases.

• They conclude that zombie fires promote the growth of new habitats.

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Henry, Ava, and James are studying the impact of zombie fires on ecosystems for their science project. Based on their research, what conclusion can they draw about the impact of zombie fires on ecosystems?

• Zombie fires have no impact on ecosystems.

• Zombie fires have a neutral impact on ecosystems.

• Zombie fires have a positive impact on ecosystems.

• Zombie fires have a negative impact on ecosystems.

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Michael, Anika, and Kai are part of a community living near a forest prone to wildfires. They are discussing ways to prevent zombie fires. What strategy should they implement?

• Implement effective fire management strategies.

• Encourage the spread of wildfires.

• Increase the use of fossil fuels.

• Ignore fire management strategies.

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What are zombie fires?

• Fires that occur only in the summer

• Underground fires that persist through winter

• Fires that are easily extinguished

• Fires that occur only in urban areas

Which of the following conditions contribute to the prevalence of zombie fires?

• Cold and dry winters

• Warmer years with thawing permafrost

• High rainfall throughout the year

• Constant snowfall

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How do zombie fires contribute to climate change?

• By reducing carbon dioxide levels

• By releasing significant amounts of carbon dioxide

• By increasing oxygen levels

• By cooling the atmosphere

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What is the primary greenhouse gas released by zombie fires?

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Ozone

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What is a potential future impact of rising temperatures on zombie fires?

• Decrease in the frequency of zombie fires

• More permafrost will thaw, increasing the likelihood of zombie fires

• Complete elimination of zombie fires

• Zombie fires will become less intense

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Why is understanding and monitoring zombie fires important?

• To predict future climate scenarios and their impacts

• To increase the frequency of zombie fires

• To eliminate all forms of fire

• To reduce the amount of peat available

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What is the feedback loop associated with zombie fires and climate change?

• Thawing leads to less carbon release, reducing warming

• Thawing leads to more carbon release, promoting further warming

• Thawing has no impact on carbon release

• Thawing reduces the frequency of fires

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