Droughts and Forest Fires

A drought is a prolonged period of what?

• Excessive rainfall

• High humidity

• Severe cold

• Little or no rainfall

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During a drought, there is not enough ______ to replenish the water level in lakes and rivers.

• moisture

• sunlight

• wind

• soil

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Which of the following is a sign of drought?

• Heavy rainfall

• Green lush fields

• Dry, cracked soil

• Overflowing rivers

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What percentage of the lower 48 states have dealt with drier than normal conditions?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

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Many scientists think that there is a connection between the increase in the number of areas affected by drought and ______.

• climate change

• deforestation

• urbanization

• pollution

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What can people do to reduce the risk of drought?

• Plant more trees and vegetation

• Increase water usage

• Ignore water conservation

• Pollute water sources

What are the three things that wildfires need to start?

• Oxygen, heat, and fuel

• Water, soil, and sunlight

• Wind, rain, and temperature

• Animals, plants, and bacteria

How many acres of land do wildfires consume on average every year in the United States?

• 1 million acres

• 5 million acres

• 9 million acres

• 15 million acres

True or False: Wildfires can burn out of control for days or even weeks.

• True

• False

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One of the main causes of the growing threat of wildfires is:

• climate change

• deforestation

• urbanization

• agricultural expansion

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