What are zombie fires, and where are they most commonly found?

Understanding Zombie Fires and Climate Change

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Fires that occur in tropical rainforests, mainly in South America.
Fires that burn underground and re-emerge, mostly in boreal forests.
Fires that are artificially set for agricultural purposes, common in Asia.
Fires that are caused by volcanic activity, found near active volcanoes.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a stage of a zombie fire?
The fire stops burning and its spread decreases.
The fire continues to smolder unnoticed under snow.
The fire is completely extinguished and does not re-emerge.
The fire springs back up as the fire season starts again.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are zombie fires difficult for fire managers to handle?
They occur in remote areas with no human presence.
They are easily detected and quickly extinguished.
They are always caused by human activity.
They can re-emerge unexpectedly before fire season.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What conditions increase the likelihood of zombie fires forming?
Shorter fire seasons and less vegetation.
Increased rainfall and higher humidity.
Hotter summers and larger burned areas.
Cooler summers and smaller burned areas.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does burn depth play in the formation of zombie fires?
Shallow burns prevent zombie fires from forming.
Burn depth only affects the speed of fire spread.
Deeper burns increase the likelihood of overwintering.
Burn depth has no impact on zombie fire formation.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does climate change affect the frequency of zombie fires?
It stabilizes the frequency by balancing temperatures.
It increases the frequency by raising temperatures.
It has no effect on the frequency of zombie fires.
It decreases the frequency by increasing rainfall.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential consequence of increased zombie fires on the environment?
Decreased carbon emissions and reduced global warming.
Increased carbon emissions and accelerated climate change.
Stabilized carbon levels and neutral climate impact.
Reduced methane emissions and slower climate change.
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