Bobcat Fire Growing From Wind, Low Humidity

Bobcat Fire Growing From Wind, Low Humidity

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Science, Geography, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

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The Bobcat Fire has burned over 100,000 acres near Los Angeles and continues to grow. New evacuation warnings have been issued as the fire has already destroyed homes and a Nature Center. The fire, which started on September 6th, has doubled in size over the past week due to high winds and low humidity. Over two dozen major wildfires are burning in California, with nearly 19,000 firefighters working to control them.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many acres has the Bobcat fire burned?

Over 50,000 acres

Over 75,000 acres

Over 150,000 acres

Over 100,000 acres

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the Bobcat fire destroyed?

Only homes

Only forests

Just a Nature Center

Homes, structures, and a Nature Center

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the Bobcat Fire start?

September 1st

September 6th

September 15th

September 10th

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factors have contributed to the growth of the Bobcat Fire?

Heavy rainfall

High humidity

High winds and low humidity

Cold temperatures

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many firefighters are battling the wildfires in California?

Nearly 15,000

About 10,000

Nearly 19,000

Over 20,000