Weather – True or false

A heat wave is a prolonged period of extremely hot weather. As heat waves persist, they can dry out forests, increasing the risk of wildfires, also known as bushfires.

What is a heat wave primarily considered as?

• A type of weather

• A type of wind pattern

• A type of precipitation

• A type of cloud formation

How is a heat wave best described?

• A brief period of heavy rainfall

• A short burst of cold weather

• A long period of extremely hot weather

• A sudden increase in humidity

What happens to forests during a prolonged heat wave?

• They become lush and green

• They experience heavy rainfall

• They become cooler

• They become very dry

What is a potential consequence of dry forests during a heat wave?

• More cloud cover

• Decreased temperatures

• Devastating wildfires

• Increased rainfall

What is another name for wildfires that occur due to dry conditions?

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Rainstorms

• Bushfires