Alberta Is Burning: Canada Wildfire Still Out of Control

The video discusses the massive wildfires in Alberta, comparing their size to major cities and highlighting the challenges in containing them due to extreme fire conditions. It shares a personal story of a woman affected by the fires, emphasizing the economic opportunities in Fort McMurray and the dramatic evacuation. The video also explores the global implications of these fires, noting the increasing frequency and intensity due to climate change, and the natural role of fire in boreal forests.

What is one of the main reasons the wildfires in Alberta have not been extinguished?

• Insufficient rainfall

• Poor coordination among fire crews

• Lack of firefighting equipment

• High winds

What was the occupation of the woman profiled in the story?

• Firefighter

• Teacher

• Truck driver

• Nurse

What did the woman prioritize saving during the evacuation?

• Her jewelry

• Her Harley Davidson

• Her car

• Her house

What natural mechanism do the boreal forests rely on for regeneration?

• Flooding

• Fire

• Windstorms

• Earthquakes

What environmental change is contributing to the increased frequency of wildfires?

• Rising temperatures

• Lower humidity

• Increased snowfall

• Decreased rainfall