Understanding Wildfires and Climate Change

What percentage of the planet's land is burned by wildfires each year?

• 10%

• 5%

• 3%

• 1%

How has climate change affected the intensity of wildfires?

• It has made them less intense.

• It has no effect on their intensity.

• It has made them more intense.

• It has stopped them completely.

What traditional method did Native Americans and Aboriginal Australians use to manage land?

• Planting trees

• Flooding

• Controlled burning

• Deforestation

What is a major challenge in implementing indigenous fire management practices today?

• Insufficient technology

• Fear of fire

• Lack of interest

• No historical evidence

How do satellites assist in wildfire management?

• By predicting weather changes

• By planting trees

• By extinguishing fires

• By detecting and monitoring fires

What role do drones play in managing wildfires?

• They predict future fire locations.

• They plant fire-resistant vegetation.

• They provide detailed data on fires.

• They extinguish fires directly.

What is one strategy for reducing the risk of wildfires in residential areas?

• Building homes with wooden roofs

• Clearing away dead vegetation

• Planting more trees around homes

• Using flammable materials for construction

What is a potential consequence if current wildfire management strategies fail?

• There will be no impact on human life.

• Wildfires will stop occurring.

• People may need to relocate.

• Wildfires will become less frequent.

What is a hopeful aspect of managing wildfires mentioned in the conclusion?

• Technology alone can solve the problem.

• Wildfires are not a serious threat.

• We have the tools to manage them.

• Wildfires will naturally decrease.

What is the importance of integrating indigenous knowledge with modern technology in wildfire management?

• It has no effect on wildfire management.

• It helps in better managing wildfires.

• It is not important.

• It makes wildfires more intense.