NASA | Ten Years of Global Fire Observations

The video discusses global fire patterns, highlighting grassland fires in Australia, agricultural fires in Asia, forest fires in Russia, and the extensive fire activity in Africa. It also covers fires in South America, including those in the Amazon Basin, and in the United States, focusing on forestry and wildfires.

Which type of fire is most common in central Australia?

• Savanna fires

• Forest fires

• Grassland fires

• Agricultural fires

In which regions of Asia are agricultural fires prevalent?

• Japan and Korea

• China, Thailand, and the Punjab region of India

• Indonesia and Malaysia

• Vietnam and Cambodia

What is a significant characteristic of forest fires in Russia?

• They are primarily grassland fires

• They are quick to recover

• They take a long time for vegetation to recover

• They are mainly caused by human activity

What type of fires are most common in Africa?

• Grassland fires

• Urban fires

• Forest fires

• Savanna fires

What is a primary reason for fires in the Amazon Basin?

• To create wildlife reserves

• To prevent forest fires

• To clear land for urban development

• To maintain pastures