Thousands Of Homes, Structures Threatened By Western U.S. Wildfires

Thousands Of Homes, Structures Threatened By Western U.S. Wildfires

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Geography, Science

6th - 8th Grade

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A heat wave is affecting the southwestern part of the state, exacerbating the Bootleg Fire, which has destroyed several homes and is the largest wildfire in the country. It has burned over 200,000 acres, and there are currently 67 large fires across 12 states.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary impact of the heat wave in the southwestern part of the state?

Improved air quality

Cooler temperatures

Destruction of homes and structures

Increased rainfall

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which fire is currently the largest wildfire in the country?

Thomas Fire

Bootleg Fire

Camp Fire

Dixie Fire

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many acres has the bootleg fire scorched?

50,000 acres

100,000 acres

300,000 acres

200,000 acres

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the National Interagency Fire Center, how many large fires are currently burning across the states?

12 fires

150 fires

67 fires

100 fires

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many states are currently experiencing large fires?

12 states

10 states

8 states

5 states