California wildfire prompts air quality alerts

California wildfire prompts air quality alerts

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The video discusses the Park Fire, the largest wildfire currently burning, located north of Chico. It is slightly larger than Los Angeles and only 14% contained. There are over 9090 wildfires burning across the West, affecting air quality. The video highlights how southerly winds are influencing smoke drift, keeping it away from Chico but affecting other areas.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the Park Fire in terms of containment?

It is 50% contained.

It is not contained at all.

It is 14% contained.

It is fully contained.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the size of the Park Fire compare to Los Angeles?

It is twice the size of Los Angeles.

It is slightly larger than Los Angeles.

It is the same size as Los Angeles.

It is smaller than Los Angeles.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many wildfires are currently burning across the West?

5000

9090

15000

2000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the poor air quality in areas affected by the Park Fire?

High temperatures

Strong winds

Heavy rainfall

Smoke from the fire

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is causing the smoke from the Park Fire to drift north and northwest?

Westerly winds

Easterly winds

Southerly winds

Northerly winds