Wildfires Quiz

How many wildfires are estimated to happen in the United States each year?

• 10,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 500,000

What natural condition often leads to wildfires?

• Flooding

• Drought

• Snowstorm

• Earthquake

According to the text, what is a common cause of wildfires?

What event finally helped put out the Yellowstone fire in 1988?

• Heavy rain

• Firefighters' efforts

• The first snowfall

• A large water drop

What happens to the land during a drought that makes it prone to wildfires?

Reorder the following:

• There may be a lack of water

• Something has to start a fire-usually human activity.

• After a fire begins, it takes extraordinary effort to put them out.

• If a wildfire continues to spread, it can cause incredible amounts of damage to forests and homes.