Dixie Wildfire Threatens More Homes In Northern California

Dixie Wildfire Threatens More Homes In Northern California

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Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the impact of wildfires in Northern California, highlighting the challenging weather conditions that complicate firefighting efforts. It focuses on the Dixie Fire, one of over 100 large wildfires in the West, and details the US Forest Service's crisis response, which includes deploying over 21,000 federal firefighters, more than double the number from the previous year.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges firefighters are facing in Northern California?

Lack of equipment

Challenging weather conditions

Insufficient training

Limited water supply

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did thunderstorms affect the fire situation on Friday?

They caused flooding

They had no impact

They helped extinguish the fires

They intensified the fires with gusty winds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Dixie Fire known for?

Being the only fire in California

Being the smallest fire in the West

Being one of over 100 large wildfires in the West

Being a fire that started in the East

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mode is the US Forest Service currently operating in?

Crisis mode

Normal mode

Maintenance mode

Training mode

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the current number of federal firefighters compare to last year?

It is slightly more than last year

It is more than double the number from last year

It is less than last year

It is the same as last year