Zombie Fires Quiz

What is a zombie fire?

• A fire that only burns in tropical forests

• A fire that burns underground in peat and reignites later

• A fire that is completely extinguished after burning

• A fire that can only start due to lightning

Why do zombie fires occur more frequently in the Arctic?

• They are caused by volcanic activity

• They occur due to the warm summers melting permafrost

• They happen when humans set fires intentionally

• They can only happen near large water bodies

What is the main gas released by zombie fires that contributes to climate change?

• Oxygen (O₂)

• Nitrogen (N₂)

• Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

• Helium (He)

Which of the following is NOT an effect of Arctic fires?

• Melting permafrost

• Loss of bird habitats

• Increased oxygen levels in the atmosphere

• Release of stored carbon into the air

Scientists noticed that zombie fires often:

• Start randomly due to lightning

• Burn underground in peat and restart near previous burn scars

• Happen in deserts with no vegetation

• Are easy to put out with water