California Wildfire Causes and Impacts

The video discusses the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires in California since 2018, highlighting human activities as a major cause. It explains how population growth in fire-prone areas exacerbates the problem, leading to more damage and higher costs. The video emphasizes the need for preventive measures and awareness, while acknowledging the challenges posed by climate change and continued human encroachment into high-risk areas.

What environmental conditions are contributing to the severity of the fire season in California?

• Snowy and calm

• Mild and humid

• Hot, dry, and windy

• Cold and wet

What percentage of wildfires in California are started by human activities?

• 50%

• 84%

• 30%

• 95%

Which of the following fires was started by sparks from a car tire's rim?

• Holy Fire

• Thomas Fire

• Carr Fire

• Camp Fire

How much more acreage had burned in 2018 compared to the same period in 2017?

• Twice as much

• Three times as much

• Half as much

• The same amount

What makes wildfires more costly and damaging?

• Lack of firefighting resources

• More human-made infrastructure getting caught in flames

• Increased rainfall

• Decreased population

What is the relationship between population growth and fire risk in California?

• Population is decreasing in fire-prone areas

• Population is growing into areas at high risk for fire

• Population growth has no impact on fire risk

• Population is moving away from fire-prone areas

What is the state of California doing in response to the increasing fire risk?

• Relocating people from fire-prone areas

• Spending more to fight fires each year

• Ignoring the fire risk

• Spending less on firefighting

What is one of the major challenges in addressing the wildfire problem?

• Decreasing population

• Too much rainfall

• Man-made climate change

• Lack of public awareness

By 2050, how many additional houses are expected to be built in areas at very high risk for wildfires?

• 100,000

• 645,000

• 1,000,000

• 50,000

What is a potential solution to reduce the impact of wildfires?

• Being mindful of how we spark fires

• Increasing deforestation

• Ignoring fire warnings

• Building more houses in fire-prone areas