Rare Jan. Wildfire Raging Along Central California Coastline

Rare Jan. Wildfire Raging Along Central California Coastline

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A wildfire is burning along the Central California coast, intensified by strong Santa Ana winds. Fire crews are working to control the blaze near Big Sur, which started in Monterey County, leading to evacuations and road closures. The winds, originating from Utah and Nevada, have decreased, but previously reached speeds of 80 MPH. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon intensified the wildfire along the Central California coastline?

Flood

Tornado

Santa Ana winds

Earthquake

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the wildfire start, prompting evacuations and road closures?

Los Angeles County

San Diego County

Santa Clara County

Monterey County

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From which states do the Santa Ana winds originate?

Utah and Nevada

Oregon and Washington

Arizona and New Mexico

Idaho and Montana

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the Santa Ana winds gain speed as they move towards the ocean?

By moving through canyons

By crossing flat plains

By traveling through forests

By passing over lakes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the investigation into the cause of the wildfire?

The cause has been identified

The investigation is complete

The fire was caused by lightning

The cause is still under investigation