Dixie Wildfire Becomes The Largest Single Blaze In California History

Dixie Wildfire Becomes The Largest Single Blaze In California History

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The video discusses a massive wildfire in Northern California, affecting communities across four counties. With nearly 490,000 acres burned and thousands of homes at risk, the fire is only 21% contained. Scientists are increasingly worried about such wildfires, as a new UN report warns of worsening conditions due to human behavior.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which town in Northern California is mentioned as being affected by the largest single blaze in the state's history?

Los Angeles

Sacramento

Santa Rosa

Cooks Creek

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many acres have been burned by the wildfire in Northern California?

100,000 acres

1,000,000 acres

250,000 acres

490,000 acres

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the wildfire is contained according to the report?

10%

21%

50%

75%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main concerns of scientists regarding wildfires like the one in Northern California?

They are a factor in global concern

They are becoming less intense

They are easily controlled

They are decreasing in frequency

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the UN report, what is a significant factor contributing to worsening wildfire conditions?

Solar activity

Animal migration

Human behavior

Natural cycles