Exploring Wildfire Vocabulary

What does the word 'wildfire' mean?

• A controlled fire used for land management.

• A type of plant that grows in dry areas.

• A fire that is intentionally set for cooking.

• An uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through vegetation.

Find a synonym for 'flame'.

• spark

• glow

• ember

• fire

What is an antonym for 'burn'?

• freeze

• scorch

• melt

• ignite

Use the word 'smoke' in a sentence.

• The smoke from the campfire filled the air with a sweet, woody aroma.

• I love to smoke my vegetables on the grill.

• The smoke alarm went off during dinner.

• The smoke was a bright blue color.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'uncontrolled'?

• not managed

• not regulated

• not controlled

• not monitored

What is the suffix in the word 'firefighter'?

• fire

• fighterman

• fighter

• firefighting

Which word relates to 'heat': 'cold', 'warm', or 'cool'?

• scorching

• freezing

• boiling

• warm

What does 'extinguish' mean?

• To put out or bring to an end.

• To create or generate something new.

• To increase or amplify a situation.

• To maintain or preserve a state.

Find a synonym for 'dangerous'.

• protected

• safe

• hazardous

• secure

What does the word 'evacuate' mean in the context of wildfires?

• To leave or remove people from a dangerous area due to wildfires.

• To start a fire intentionally in a controlled manner.

• To provide medical assistance to those affected by wildfires.

• To monitor the spread of wildfires from a safe distance.