WorksheetsSummer of Fire
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Before 1988, the policy about naturally occurring fires in Yellowstone was to _.
put them out immediately
make them turn north
keep them from spreading
let them burn
Fire became a serious problem in Yellowstone Park in 1988 mainly as a result of
frequent lightening strikes
untended campfires
poor fire fighting
inexperienced rangers
In the North Fork Fire, fire fighters concentrates mostly on _.
extinguishing the fire
rescuing wildlife
saving park buildings
conserving water
Many media outlets were saying that _.
most of Yellowstone was being destroyed by the fires
the firefighters weren't doing a good job
the fires should be allowed to burn
campers were to blame for all the fires
Before 1988, what did many people assume about naturally-occurring fires in Yellowstone Park?
They could burn until a rainstorm extinguished them
They could be prevented by closing the parks to visitors.
They were harmful to all plants and animals in the park
They should be extinguished by the fire fighters
Fire spread quickly in Yellowstone during the summer of 1988 because _.
there was little water for fighting fires
the forest areas were so large
few fire fighters were available
the forests were dry and burned easily
The policy in Yellowstone Park was to pout out naturally-occuring fires only if _.
burned more than 100 acres.
was started by a lightening strike
endangered lives or property
would destroy scenic views
By mid-July, in part due to media pressure, officials at Yellowstone decided that _.
animals should be moved
dead trees should be cut down
all fires should be put out.
the park should be closed.
Which of these prevented the Old Faithful Inn from being destroyed by the fire?
fire fighters were able to extinguish the fire
the wind shifted and changed the fires direction
the fire went out when a heavy rain fell
chemicals dropped from helicopters put out the fire.
What was the result of the fires of 1988 in Yellowstone Park?
most of the geysers and steam vents were destroyed
many park communities were badly damaged
about one-third of the park was burned
rare species of plan life were wiped out
When storms threaten a town, the storms are likely to _.
turn away from it
cause damage
weaken
Plants that are withering in the sun are most likely to be _.
green
blooming
shriveled
When two paths merge, they _.
stop suddenly
become one
change direction
An entrance that has a canopy is _.
paved
locked
covered
A car is said to veer when it _.
turns sharply
slows down
goes uphill
If the fire was bearing down on animals, the fire was _ the animals
moving away
staying still
moving towards
When embers are present, it usually means a fire _.
just started
spread
going out
An example of tinder would be _.
trees
small twigs or branches
embers
You need these three things to start a fire:
tinder, embers, and oxygen
oxygen, fuel, and a ignition source
an ignition source, trees, and fuel
lightening, oxygen, and embers
