Wildfires Worksheet

The only type of wildfire is a forest fire.

• True

• False

Why are wildfires hard to detect?

• They spread very fast and occur in the woods.

• They start at night.

• They occur near volcanoes where people do not live.

There are different causes of wildfires. Circle all the causes of wildfires below.

(a)   (b)   (c)   (d)   (e)  

• Lightning
• Volcanoes
• People
• Drought
• Plants
• Rainfall
• Snowstorms
• Earthquakes

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Wildfires can cause which of the following damages?

• Destruction of homes and loss of wildlife habitats

• Increase in rainfall and cooler temperatures

• Improvement of air quality and soil fertility

• Growth of new cities and infrastructure

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How do you think wildfires can change the plants, animals, and people living in an area, and what might happen as the land recovers?

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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of wildfires?

• Heavy rainfall

• Campfires left unattended

• Lightning strikes

• Discarded cigarettes

What is one way to help prevent wildfires?

• Properly extinguishing campfires

• Ignoring fire safety rules

• Leaving glass bottles in the forest

• Setting off fireworks in dry areas

Which area is most at risk for wildfires?

• Snow-covered mountains

• Dense forests with dry vegetation

• Urban city centers

• Wet marshlands

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