Wildfire Smoke and Lake Tahoe

What is the main focus of the article?

• The history of Lake Tahoe

• Tourism in Lake Tahoe

• The impact of wildfire smoke on Lake Tahoe

• Firefighting techniques

Who is Sudeep Chandra?

• A photographer

• A firefighter

• A tourist

• Director of the Global Water Center at the University of Nevada, Reno

What is one potential effect of wildfire smoke on lakes?

• Increased tourism

• Cleaner water

• Harmful algae growth

• More fish

What did researchers find about smoke from the 2021 Caldor Fire?

• It caused more algae growth in Lake Tahoe

• It had no effect on Lake Tahoe

• Heavier ash caused less algae growth

• It improved water quality

What is one way wildfire smoke can impact lake ecosystems?

• By increasing water levels

• By reducing fish populations

• By blocking ultraviolet light

• By making the water warmer

Which lake has been well studied for smoke exposure?

• Lake Tahoe

• Castle Lake

• Echo Lake

• Shasta Lake

What is a 'smoke day'?

• A day when it rains

• A day when smoke can be seen in the air

• A day with no wind

• A day with high temperatures

What can nutrient-rich ash in lakes lead to?

• Cleaner water

• More fish

• Harmful algae growth

• Less tourism

What is one challenge in raising awareness about wildfire smoke's impact on lakes?

• No visible effects

• Lack of funding

• Focus on human health effects

• Lack of scientific research

What does Patrick Wright suggest is important for addressing the smoke issue?

• Building more dams

• Focusing on individual lakes

• Looking at whole ecosystems holistically

• Ignoring the problem