Understanding Fire and Ecosystems

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What is a "Zombie Fire"?

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A fire that won’t end on its own.

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What is a "Burn Scar"?

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An area previously burned by a fire and has been damaged.

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What does "Socio-Ecological" refer to?

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How people and society interact and the relationships with the environment.

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What is "Peat"?

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Very old, partially decomposed, plant and animal matter.

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What is "Permafrost"?

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Frozen soil and ice that stays frozen permanently.

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What is a "Carbon Sink"?

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A storage of carbon that keeps it out of the atmosphere.

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What is "Cellular Respiration"?

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A chemical reaction that plants and animals go through to convert stored energy into usable energy.

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What does "Aerobic" mean?

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With oxygen.

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What is the process of "Photosynthesis"?

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The process where plants convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create sugar for themselves, releasing oxygen.

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What does "Tilt" refer to in the context of the Earth?

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The slant of the Earth on its axis.