Exploring Zombie Fires and Climate Change

What are zombie fires?

• Fires that occur only in the summer

• Underground fires that persist through winter

• Fires that are easily extinguished

• Fires that occur only in urban areas

Which of the following conditions contribute to the prevalence of zombie fires?

• Cold and dry winters

• Warmer years with thawing permafrost

• High rainfall throughout the year

• Constant snowfall

How do zombie fires contribute to climate change?

• By reducing carbon dioxide levels

• By releasing significant amounts of carbon dioxide

• By increasing oxygen levels

• By cooling the atmosphere

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What role does peat play in zombie fires?

• It acts as a fire extinguisher

• It serves as a significant fuel source

• It prevents the spread of fires

• It cools the surrounding area

Why is peat difficult to extinguish once ignited?

• Because it is located above ground

• Due to its underground nature and high energy content

• Because it is always wet

• Because it is non-flammable

What is the primary greenhouse gas released by zombie fires?

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Ozone

How does the decomposition of organic matter in peat occur?

• Rapidly in high-oxygen environments

• Slowly in cold, low-oxygen environments

• Only in dry conditions

• Only in high-temperature environments

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What is a potential future impact of rising temperatures on zombie fires?

• Decrease in the frequency of zombie fires

• More permafrost will thaw, increasing the likelihood of zombie fires

• Complete elimination of zombie fires

• Zombie fires will become less intense

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What is the feedback loop associated with zombie fires and climate change?

• Thawing leads to less carbon release, reducing warming

• Thawing leads to more carbon release, promoting further warming

• Thawing has no impact on carbon release

• Thawing reduces the frequency of fires

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Why is understanding and monitoring zombie fires important?

• To predict future climate scenarios and their impacts

• To increase the frequency of zombie fires

• To eliminate all forms of fire

• To reduce the amount of peat available

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