Environmental Changes Flashcard

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What is the significance of the month of May in the context of forest fires?

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It is when more zombie fires occur.

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What temperature do zombie fires burn at in the world's coldest permanently inhabited place?

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-76F.

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What does the term 'burn scar' refer to?

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Area affected by fire.

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Which factor does NOT contribute to the increased frequency of forest fires?

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Increased rainfall.

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How does climate change impact the natural world?

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Increased frequency of droughts, loss of biodiversity, ocean acidification, and habitat destruction.

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What are zombie fires?

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Fires that smolder underground and can reignite after the fire season.

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What role do warmer temperatures play in forest fires?

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They increase the likelihood and intensity of forest fires.

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What is a burn scar?

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A visible mark left on the landscape after a fire has occurred.

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How does increased rainfall affect forest fires?

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It generally reduces the risk of fires, making it a non-contributing factor to their increase.

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What is the relationship between climate change and biodiversity?

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Climate change leads to habitat destruction and loss of species.