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Forests on Fire

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In order for a naturally occurring wildfire to burn, there must be three factors present.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

The American government tried to suppress wildfires in the 20th century, and it had a very positive effect.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

Lightning is the most common cause of man-made wildfires.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

Forest fires are nearly always destructive.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

Fires burn more when there are drought conditions.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

Naturally occurring wildfires are sometimes caused by humans.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

Fires can add nutrients to the soil, contributing to forest growth.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

This word means the layer of vegetation at the tops of trees: (a)  

9.

Another name for a naturally occurring wildfire is a ________ ________.

(a)  

10.

The three factors that must be present for a fire to burn are: (a)   , oxygen, and a heat source.

11.

Man made fires have happened all throughout history.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

One example of vegetation is dry grasses.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

Recently, the government has tried to increase the number of wildfires around the country.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

A prescribed fire increases the amount of fuel in the environment.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE