Summer of Fire

Before 1988, the policy about naturally occurring fires in Yellowstone was to _.

• put them out immediately

• make them turn north

• keep them from spreading

• let them burn

Fire became a serious problem in Yellowstone Park in 1988 mainly as a result of

• frequent lightening strikes

• untended campfires

• poor fire fighting

• inexperienced rangers

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CCSS.RI.6.2

In the North Fork Fire, fire fighters concentrates mostly on _.

• extinguishing the fire

• rescuing wildlife

• saving park buildings

• conserving water

Many media outlets were saying that _.

• most of Yellowstone was being destroyed by the fires

• the firefighters weren't doing a good job

• the fires should be allowed to burn

• campers were to blame for all the fires

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Before 1988, what did many people assume about naturally-occurring fires in Yellowstone Park?

• They could burn until a rainstorm extinguished them

• They could be prevented by closing the parks to visitors.

• They were harmful to all plants and animals in the park

• They should be extinguished by the fire fighters

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

Fire spread quickly in Yellowstone during the summer of 1988 because _.

• there was little water for fighting fires

• the forest areas were so large

• few fire fighters were available

• the forests were dry and burned easily

The policy in Yellowstone Park was to pout out naturally-occuring fires only if _.

• burned more than 100 acres.

• was started by a lightening strike

• endangered lives or property

• would destroy scenic views

By mid-July, in part due to media pressure, officials at Yellowstone decided that _.

• animals should be moved

• dead trees should be cut down

• all fires should be put out.

• the park should be closed.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

Which of these prevented the Old Faithful Inn from being destroyed by the fire?

• fire fighters were able to extinguish the fire

• the wind shifted and changed the fires direction

• the fire went out when a heavy rain fell

• chemicals dropped from helicopters put out the fire.

What was the result of the fires of 1988 in Yellowstone Park?

• most of the geysers and steam vents were destroyed

• many park communities were badly damaged

• about one-third of the park was burned

• rare species of plan life were wiped out

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3