Wildfires

Which of the following best describes a Wildfire?

• a violent rotating column of wind

• a large storm that forms over warm waters

• a large mountain that has a vent at the top that erupts with ash and lava

• a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodlands or brush

Which state has the most Wildfires?

• Florida

• Alaska

• California

• Arizona

In which season are Wildfires most common?

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

Wildfires occur when the air is _____ and _____. (Select 2 answers)

• hot

• dry

• cool

• warm

Which of the following is NOT a way that Wildfires are started?

• Unattended campfires

• Incorrect debris burning

• Lack of maintenance

• Animals accidently cause fires

True or False: Most Wildfires are started by humans.

• True

• False

Who helps put out fires?

• seismologists

• volcanologists

• firefighters

• meteorologists

Smokey the Bear was started to teach people...

• how to start wildfires

• how to prevent wildfires

• how to become a firefighter

• if there is going to be a fire that day

Where can Wildfires occur? (Select 2 answers)

• grasslands

• forests

• marine biomes

• tundra

What is Smokey Bear's fire safety message?

• Only you can prevent forest fires

• Stay away from fires

• Fires can start anywhere.